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Jayhawk
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jayhawk
English
Kansas +s
Etymology
From en jayhawker. Re-imagined as a half-bluejay, half-sparrowhawk bird (one is the mascot of the University of Kansas).
Proper noun
A native or inhabitant of the American state of Kansas.
Someone associated with the University of Kansas, for example as a student, alum, or sports team member, or as a fan.
en Her career as a Jayhawk was marked by many achievements.
Related terms
en jayhawker
en informal demonyms
en People Kansas, USA
en Demonyms American demonyms