Crossword puzzle clue "of jays martins etc"

of or relating to birds

to serve as the head of faculty

(short for) a dinosaur

EAVE, to give cover under the eaves of a building

GUITAR, a fretted musical instrument, usually six-stringed with a waisted body and a flat back

JETE, a ballet leap

LEAP, (Scots) to spring off the ground

a composition for eight players, also OCTETT, OCTETTE