Also spelled bluejay
noun
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Meanings
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noun
a crested North American jay with bright blue, white, and black plumage
A blue jay landed on the fence and gave a harsh, ringing call.
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Etymology
A compound of blue + jay, named for the bird's conspicuous blue plumage. The two-word spelling is established from the early eighteenth century; bluejay is also used as a closed spelling.