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jay
noun (1)
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Definition of jay
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: a predominantly fawn-colored Old World bird (Garrulus glandarius) of the crow family with a black-and-white crest and wings marked with black, white, and blue
b
: any of various usually crested and largely blue chiefly New World birds that are related to the common Old World jay and have roving habits and harsh voices — compare blue jay
3
: a moderate blue
jay
noun (2)Definition of jay (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: the letter j
2
: joint sense 4
Jay
biographical name
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Definition of Jay (Entry 3 of 3)
John 1745–1829 American jurist and statesman; 1st chief justice U.S. Supreme Court (1789–95)
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jay
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Kids Definition of jay
: a usually blue bird related to the crow that has a loud call
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