grackle
English
/ˈɡɹækəl/
noun
Definitions
- Any of several American blackbirds of the genus Quiscalus, and related genera, having iridescent plumage.
- (formerly) Any of several Asian myna birds of the genus Gracula.
Etymology
Derived from Latin graculus (jackdaw).
Origin
Latin
graculus
Gloss
jackdaw