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magpie in Dutch

magpie in Dutch is ekster, zwartrugfluitvogel — magpie means a black-and-white bird of the crow family, known for its chattering call and reputed liking for shiny objects.

magpie in Dutch

ekster
noun
One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.
zwartrugfluitvogel
noun
A superficially similar Australian bird, Gymnorhina tibicen, in the family Artamidae.

What does "magpie" mean?

  1. noun A black-and-white bird of the crow family, known for its chattering call and reputed liking for shiny objects.
    "A magpie kept swooping at the garden fence all morning."
  2. noun A person who collects or hoards objects indiscriminately, especially trinkets or shiny things.
    "She's a real magpie — her jewellery box is stuffed with things she never wears."
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magpie in a sentence

  • A magpie kept swooping at the garden fence all morning.
  • She's a real magpie — her jewellery box is stuffed with things she never wears.

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What is "magpie" in Dutch?

"magpie" in Dutch is ekster, zwartrugfluitvogel. magpie means: A black-and-white bird of the crow family, known for its chattering call and reputed liking for shiny objects.

How do you use "magpie" in a sentence?

Example: "A magpie kept swooping at the garden fence all morning." In Dutch, "magpie" is ekster, zwartrugfluitvogel.

Are there other ways to say "magpie" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "magpie": ekster, zwartrugfluitvogel.

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