Clark's nutcracker

or Clark nutcracker

noun

a nutcracker, Nucifraga columbiana, of western North America, having pale gray plumage and black and white wings and tail.

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Origin of Clark's nutcracker

1910–15, Americanism; named after William Clark; see nutcracker

Also called Clark's crow.

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