piet
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Noun — An informal British name for the magpie, a black-and-white bird known for its harsh call and habit of collecting shiny objects.
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Etymology
From "pie" (an old English name for the magpie) plus a diminutive ending, later respelled as "piet."
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What does “piet” mean?
The word “piet” means an informal British name for the magpie, a black-and-white bird known for its harsh call and habit of collecting shiny objects. In plain terms, an old or regional word for the magpie bird.
How do you pronounce “piet”?
“Piet” is pronounced PUH-eert (/ˈpʌɪət/ in IPA).
How do you use “piet” in a sentence?
Here is “piet” used in a sentence: “A piet landed on the fence post and eyed the garden.”
What part of speech is “piet”?
“Piet” is a noun.
Where does the word “piet” come from?
The word “piet” comes from Old English. From "pie" (an old English name for the magpie) plus a diminutive ending, later respelled as "piet.".