Jay
/dʒˈeɪ/
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Definition
(noun) 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.
Sentence Examples
Jay picked up the old scissors.
The Jay cries 'tac tac'.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The blue ____ is a very beautiful bird that is common in many parts of North America.