magpie
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The Franco-Belgian couturier referenced the extravagant plumage of a roseate spoonbill or the crested cockatoo alongside the humble crow, grey pigeon and magpie.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
Her wishlist included a badge featuring a tiger and a magpie – the movie's animal characters Derpy and Sussie, which are inspired by folk painting.
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025
In contrast, the magpie was positioned over the cat and represented the common folk, cheekily flipping the hierarchy of the day.
From Salon • Jul. 2, 2025
It’s a magpie movie that’s happy to give audiences the tinselly things they want — i.e., two robots clobbering the Wi-Fi out of each other.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025
A magpie, seeing some light-colored object conspicuous on the empty slope, flew closer to look.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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