papukaija — meaning in English

English meaning

• parrot noun A brightly coloured tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to mimic human speech.
• popinjay noun A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.

Senses

papukaija is used for these senses in English:

• popinjay (obsolete) A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc. [14th–16th c.]
• popinjay (archery) A target to shoot at, typically stuffed with feathers or plumage. [from 16th c.]

parrot — full definition

1. noun A brightly coloured tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to mimic human speech.
2. noun Someone who repeats what others say without really understanding it.
3. verb To repeat something word for word without showing any real understanding of it.

popinjay — full definition

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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