Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of boreal and alpine birds, of the family Corvidæ and subfamily Garrulinæ, having plain-colored or somber plumage and no crest; the gray jays.
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- noun Canada jays
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The grey jay, perisoreus canadensis, is a fine choice.
Toronto Sun 2009
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