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jay

[ jey ]

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noun

any of several noisy, vivacious birds of the crow family, subfamily Garrulinae, as the crested Garrulus glandarius, of the Old World, having brownish plumage with blue, black, and white barring on the wings. Compare blue jay, gray jay.
Informal. a simpleminded or gullible person.

jay

[ jey ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Slang.

a marijuana cigarette.

Jay

[ jey ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

John, 1745–1829, U.S. statesman and jurist: first chief justice of the U.S. 1789–95.
a male given name.

jay

/ ��ɪ /

noun

any of various passerine birds of the family Corvidae (crows), esp the Eurasian Garrulus glandarius, with a pinkish-brown body, blue-and-black wings, and a black-and-white crest See also blue jay
a foolish or gullible person

Jay

/ ��ɪ /

noun

JayJohn17451829MUSPOLITICS: statesmanLAW: juristPOLITICS: diplomat John 1745–1829, American statesman, jurist, and diplomat; first chief justice of the Supreme Court (1789–95). He negotiated the treaty with Great Britain ( Jay's treaty , 1794), that settled outstanding disputes

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of jay¹

1275–35; Middle English jai < Middle French < Late Latin ��徱�ܲ�, gāia, perhaps after Latin ��徱�ܲ� man's name

Origin of jay²

First recorded in 1965–70; probably spelling of initial consonant of joint, perhaps suggested by pig Latin version ointjay

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of jay¹

C13: from Old French jai, from Late Latin ��徱�ܲ�, perhaps from proper name ��徱�ܲ�

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Warmer temperatures, the scientists hypothesize, make jay nests susceptible to predation by snakes for a longer period of the Florida spring than in the past.

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Native reptiles and birds, including the Be’er Sheva fringe-fingered lizard, the pin-tailed sandgrouse and the spectacled warbler, are now fall easy prey for crows and jays perched in the tree branches.

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However, if the city is successful in planting more trees to help combat extreme heat, it could have the added benefit of hosting more birds such as acorn woodpeckers and California scrub jays.

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Steller’s jays and robins may appear when you start cooking your dinner, optimistic for a treat.

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Hiding amongst the plants is one of T. christinae's key defenses as hungry birds, such as scrub jays, are insatiable predators of the stick insects.

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