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jay

/dʒeɪ/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A common name for the blue jay, a bird species native to North America.

    - "The blue jay is a beautiful bird."
    - "Jays are known for their intelligence and colorful plumage."
  • Noun (surname)

    A surname of Irish origin, meaning 'descendant of Seán', Seán being an Irish form of the name John.

    - "Many Irish families with the last name Jay are descendants of Seán."
    - "The Jay family has a long and proud history."
Pronunciation
  1. /dʒeɪ/



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  2. /dʒeɪ/



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Synonyms

bluejay , k , kae , whisky jack
Rhymes
Words rhyming with jay
j'accuse , pays , ballet , mayday , bay , sway , play , bayonet , bay window , ballet , may , hey , say
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Jay (English) : A common name for the blue jay, a bird species native to North America.

  2. Jay (Irish) : A surname of Irish origin, meaning 'descendant of Seán'

  3. Jay (Hindi) : A type of drum used in traditional Indian music

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. J (English (letter)) :

  2. Jay (English (name)) : A common name for the blue jay, a bird species native to North America.

  3. Jay (English (surname)) : A surname of Irish origin, meaning 'descendant of Seán'

  4. Jay (Hindi) : A type of drum used in traditional Indian music

Variants
List of all variants of jay that leads to same result
jay , jays , Jay , John Jay , blue jay , blue jays , scrub jay , Steller's jay , Steller's jays , Glauber , Roy J Glauber , Roy J. Glauber , Roy Jay Glauber , Gould , Jason Gould , Jay Gould , Stephen Gould , Stephen Jay Gould , Alan J. Heeger , Alan Jay Heeger , Heeger
Forms
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Jays, Jay's, Jayed, Jaying

Etymology
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The name Jay comes from the Old French word gai, meaning 'merry' or 'happy'. The blue jay bird was named for its distinctive crest and loud, boisterous call.

Trivia
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  1. The blue jay is the state bird of Missouri.

  2. The blue jay is the mascot of the University of Missouri.

  3. Blue jays are omnivores and eat a varied diet of nuts, fruits, insects, and small animals.

Related Concepts
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  1. Blue Jay: The blue jay is a bird species native to North America, known for its distinctive crest and loud, boisterous call.

  2. Iroquoian languages: The Iroquoian languages are a family of Native American languages spoken by the Iroquoian peoples of North America.

  3. Seán: Seán is an Irish name, meaning 'John'.

Culture
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The blue jay is a popular bird in North American folklore and is often depicted as a symbol of intelligence and resourcefulness. In literature, the blue jay has appeared in works by Mark Twain and James Fenimore Cooper. In music, the blue jay is referenced in songs by artists such as Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead.

How to Memorize "jay"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a blue jay with its distinctive crest and bright plumage. Imagine its loud, boisterous call.

  2. associate

    - Associate the name Jay with the color blue and the image of a bird with a crest.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Jolly Jay' to remember the name Jay, or 'Jays are bright blue birds'.

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