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Raremagpie
The correct spelling is magpie.
How to pronounce magpie
/ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/
nounIPA: /ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/
Say it like: Mag-pee
The correct spelling is magpie. One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae
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Meanings
noun
- 1.One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae
- 2.A superficially similar Australian bird, Gymnorhina tibicen or Cracticus tibicen.
- 3.Someone who displays a magpie-like quality such as hoarding or stealing objects.
- 4.A fan or member of Newcastle United F.C.
- 5.The 3rd circle on a target, between the inner and outer.
verb
- 1.To mark with patches of black and white or light and dark.
- 2.To steal or hoard (items) as magpies are believed to do.
- 3.To talk idly; to talk about other people's private business.
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