κίσσα — meaning in English

English meaning

• jay noun Any of several brightly coloured, noisy birds related to crows, known for their crests.
• magpie noun A black-and-white bird of the crow family, known for its chattering call and reputed liking for shiny objects.

Senses

κίσσα is used for these senses in English:

• Eurasian jay A widespread species of jay, usually crested and with pinkish-brown plumage and a harsh screech (Garrulus glandarius).
• jay Any of various other birds of similar appearance and behaviour.
• magpie One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.

jay — full definition

1. noun Any of several brightly coloured, noisy birds related to crows, known for their crests.
2. noun Slang: a marijuana cigarette; a joint.
3. noun Dated: a foolish or gullible person.

magpie — full definition

1. noun A black-and-white bird of the crow family, known for its chattering call and reputed liking for shiny objects.
2. noun A person who collects or hoards objects indiscriminately, especially trinkets or shiny things.

Related Greek words