Jayhawk

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Proper noun 1.2.1 Related terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Name of a fictional bird, half bluejay and half sparrowhawk, mascot of the University of Kansas. See jayhawker for the origins of the term.

[edit] Proper noun

Singular Jayhawk

Plural -

Jayhawk

1. A player on a sports team affiliated with the University of Kansas

   Her career as a Jayhawk was marked by many achievements.

2. (rare) A student at the University of Kansas
3. (rare) A resident or native of the US state of Kansas

[edit] Related terms

• jayhawker