geai

geai

French

Etymology

From Old Northern French gai, from Old French jai (“jaybird, magpie”), from Late Latin gaius (“jaybird”), of uncertain origin. Perhaps likely imitative, supposedly influenced by the Roman gens Gaius.Alternatively, perhaps related to Old French gai (“lively, colourful”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʒɛ/

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• Rhymes: -ɛ
• Homophones: j'ai (some speakers), jais, jet

Noun

geai m (plural geais)

1. jay (bird)

Derived terms

• geai des chênes

Further reading

• “geai”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.

Anagrams

• agie
• gaie

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Norman

Alternative forms

• gùai (continental Normandy)

Etymology

From Old French jai (“jaybird, magpie”), from Late Latin gaius (“jaybird”).

Noun

geai m (plural geais)

1. (Jersey, Guernsey) jay