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blue jay

–noun
a common, crested jay, Cyanocitta cristata, of eastern North America, having a bright blue back and a gray breast.

Origin:
1700–10, Americanism
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blue jay  
n.  A North American bird (Cyanocitta cristata) having a crested head, predominantly blue plumage, and a harsh, noisy cry.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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