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magpie in Irish

magpie in Irish is snag breac, meaig — magpie means a black-and-white bird of the crow family, known for its chattering call and reputed liking for shiny objects.

magpie in Irish

snag breac
noun
One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.
meaig
noun
One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.

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 Irish?

"magpie" in Irish is snag breac, meaig. 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 Irish, "magpie" is snag breac, meaig.

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

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "magpie": snag breac, meaig.

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