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popinjay in Dutch

popinjay in Dutch is kwastl, verwaand heerschap, windbuil — popinjay means a decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.

popinjay in Dutch

kwastl
noun
(dated) A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial. [from 16th c.]
verwaand heerschap
noun
(dated) A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial. [from 16th c.]
windbuil
noun
(dated) A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial. [from 16th c.]
gaai
noun
(archery) A target to shoot at, typically stuffed with feathers or plumage. [from 16th c.]

What does "popinjay" mean?

  1. noun A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.
  2. noun A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial.
  3. noun A target to shoot at, typically stuffed with feathers or plumage.
  4. noun The green woodpecker, Picus viridis.
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What is "popinjay" in Dutch?

"popinjay" in Dutch is kwastl, verwaand heerschap, windbuil. popinjay means: A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.

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

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "popinjay": kwastl, verwaand heerschap, windbuil, gaai.

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