jays

Meanings

• common noun

  A common name for various birds of the family Corvidae, which includes crows, magpies, and ravens.

  - "Jays are known for their colorful plumage and intelligent behavior."
  - "The blue jay is a popular bird in North America."
  - "Jays are omnivorous birds that eat a variety of foods."

• proper noun

  A Major League Baseball team based in Atlanta, Georgia.

  - "The Atlanta Braves, also known as the Braves or the Jays, are a professional baseball team."
  - "The Jays won the World Series in 1995."
  - "The Braves' home stadium is called Truist Park."

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Synonyms

bluejay , k , kae , whisky jack

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jays
day , play , gray , pray

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Variants

List of all variants of jays that leads to same result
jay , jays , blue jay , blue jays , Steller's jay , Steller's jays

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Etymology

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The word 'jay' comes from the Old French word 'gai', meaning 'happy' or 'merry'. The name was originally used to refer to any colorful bird, but over time it came to be specifically applied to the birds of the Corvidae family.

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Trivia

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1. The blue jay is the state bird of Missouri, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

2. Jays are capable of mimicking the sounds of other birds and animals.

3. The blue jay's crest is not a fixed part of its plumage but can be raised or lowered depending on the bird's mood.

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Related Concepts

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1. Corvidae: The family of birds to which jays belong. It includes crows, magpies, ravens, and rooks.

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Culture

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Jays have been featured in literature and art, particularly the blue jay, which is the state bird of several US states. They have also been used as mascots and team names, such as the Atlanta Braves.

How to Memorize "jays"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a colorful bird with a crest and a blue and black plumage. Visualize the bird hopping around on the ground and flying away when threatened.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jay' with the color blue and the image of a bird with a crest.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Jolly Jaybirds Jump Joyfully' to help remember the word 'jay'.

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