gray jay

noun

a gray jay, Perisoreus canadensis, of northern North America, noted for its boldness in stealing food from houses, traps, camps, etc.
Also called Canada jay, camp robber, moosebird, whiskey jack.

Origin of gray jay

First recorded in 1935–40

Words nearby gray jay

gray goods, gray hat, gray hepatization, gray induration, gray iron, gray jay, gray lady, gray manganese ore, gray market, gray matter, gray mold