jay
/ˈd͡ʒeɪ/ noun C1- Any of the numerous species of birds belonging to several genera within the family Corvidae, including Garrulus, Cyanocitta, Aphelocoma, Perisoreus, Cyanocorax, Gymnorhinus, Cyanolyca, Ptilostomus, and Calocitta, allied to the crows, but smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely coloured, usually having a crest, and often noisy.
- Any of various other birds of similar appearance and behaviour.
- The Indian roller, Coracias benghalensis.
- Any of various large papilionid butterflies of the genus Graphium.
Plural jays
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