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Definition of blue jay

blue jay

Plural:blue jays
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North American A common, noisy songbird native to North America, belonging to the crow family and characterized by its prominent blue crest, white underparts, and striking blue, black, and white plumage on its back and wings.

Example

"The bold blue jay quickly scattered the smaller birds away from the backyard feeder before snatching a sunflower seed."

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• Nearby Words

blue catfish
blue cheese
blue daze
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blue marguerite

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blue jay. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blue%20jay
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