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Definition: Canada jay

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A jay of northern North America with black-capped head and no crest; noted for boldness in thievery.[Wordnet]
2. Gray jay of northern North America with black-capped head and no crest; noted for boldness in thievery.[Wordnet].
Expression 1. An alternative spelling for "Whisky Jack ": (Zo["o]l.), the Canada jay (Perisoreus Canadensis). It is noted for its fearless and familiar habits when it frequents the camps of lumbermen in the winter season. Its color is dull grayish blue, lighter beneath. Called also moose bird .[Websters].

Sources: WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Definition: Canada jay

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. A jay of northern North America with black-capped head and no crest; noted for boldness in thievery.[Wordnet]
2. Gray jay of northern North America with black-capped head and no crest; noted for boldness in thievery.[Wordnet].
Expression1. An alternative spelling for "Whisky Jack ": (Zo["o]l.), the Canada jay (Perisoreus Canadensis). It is noted for its fearless and familiar habits when it frequents the camps of lumbermen in the winter season. Its color is dull grayish blue, lighter beneath. Called also moose bird .[Websters].

Sources: WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Common Expressions: Canada jay

ExpressionsDefinition
Canada jay1: See Whisky Jack . Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
 2: A jay of northern North America with black-capped head and no crest; noted for boldness in thievery. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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