# Jayhawk

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. A native or inhabitant of the American state of Kansas.
2. Someone associated with the University of Kansas, for example as a student, alum, or sports team member, or as a fan.

## Etymology
From jayhawker. Re-imagined as a half-bluejay, half-sparrowhawk bird (one is the mascot of the University of Kansas).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/jayhawk