Jayhawk

Origin

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

Full definition of Jayhawk

Proper noun

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

Related terms

• jayhawker