World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesarrendajo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ar-ren-da-ho
"El arrendajo es un pájaro muy inteligente."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large black-and-white bird known for its intelligence and ability to mimic sounds.
"The magpie perched on the fence, its glossy feathers shimmering in the sunlight." - 2
A person who collects or hoards items, often used metaphorically.
"She was a magpie for antiques, always searching for hidden treasures at flea markets."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'magpie' originates from the Middle English 'magot' combined with 'pie', which refers to the bird's resemblance to a pie in its black and white plumage. The term has roots in Old French 'magot' and Latin 'pica', which also denotes a type of bird, reflecting its long-standing association with various cultures as a symbol of intelligence and curiosity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Magpie" is said worldwide
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pie
Transliteration: pee
"La pie est connue pour son intelligence."
Elster
Transliteration: el-stair
"Die Elster ist ein cleverer Vogel."
gazza
Transliteration: gatz-za
"La gazza è nota per la sua curiosità."
arrendajo
Transliteration: ar-ren-da-ho
"El arrendajo es un pájaro muy inteligente."
pica-pau
Transliteration: pee-ka pow
"A pica-pau é conhecida por sua habilidade de imitar sons."
कौआ
Transliteration: kauaa
"कौआ एक बुद्धिमान पक्षी है।"
喜鹊
Transliteration: xǐquè
"喜鹊以其聪明而闻名。"
까치
Transliteration: kkachi
"까치는 매우 영리한 새로 알려져 있습니다."
カササギ
Transliteration: kasasagi
"カササギはその知性で知られています。"
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