popinjay

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Synonyms: poppinjay, popinjays, popinac

Antonyms: poppinjay, popinjays, popinac

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|now|archaic|outside|heraldiccharge}} A [[parrot]]. {{defdate|from 14th c.; in heraldry from 15th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A decorative image of a [[parrot]] on a tapestry, cloth etc. {{defdate|14th|16th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|dated}} A vain, [[gaudy]] person; someone who is shallow or superficial. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|archery}} A [[target]] to shoot at, typically stuffed with feathers or plumage. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|UK}} The [[green woodpecker]], {{taxfmt|Picus viridis|species}}. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}

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