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Popinjay - What does it mean?

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popinjay

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (obsolete) A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.
  • (heraldiccharge) A heraldic representation of a parrot.
  • A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial.
  • (archery) A target to be shot at, typically stuffed with feathers or plumage.
  • (UK) The green woodpecker, Picus viridis .

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