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So in Vincent—'pica loquax'—'pica garrula,' &c.; and in Pliny, lib.
CHAUCER'S WORKS, VOLUME 1 (OF 7) -- ROMAUNT OF THE ROSE; MINOR POEMSGEOFFREY CHAUCEROthers will have a craving for some article not proper for food;—this is called Pica.
THE MATRON'S MANUAL OF MIDWIFERY, AND THE DISEASES OF WOMEN DURING PREGNANCY AND IN CHILDBEDFREDERICK HOLLICKThis large hermit-crab, found in Florida and in more southern waters, inhabits the beautiful pearly shell of Livona pica.
THE SEA-BEACH AT EBB-TIDEAUGUSTA FOOTE ARNOLDPietro entreated and threatened, Pica wept and caressed, but all in vain.
BROTHER FRANCISEILEEN DOUGLASThere is a play here on the double meaning of pie, namely a bird (Latin pica), and an article of food.
NARCISSUSUNKNOWNIf the Pabellon de Pica may be compared to a pig-stye, the British sailors who frequent its strand may be likened unto swine.
PERU IN THE GUANO AGEALEXANDER JAMES DUFFIELDLast year the Pabellon de Pica was reported to contain eight million tons of guano.
PERU IN THE GUANO AGEALEXANDER JAMES DUFFIELDThis time she herself called up Pica and asked him at what hour the Captain could see her on a matter of importance.
THE WHITE SISTERF. MARION CRAWFORDWhen the car was gone, Salvatore Pica, the orderly, shut the door and went into the hall where the telephone was.
THE WHITE SISTERF. MARION CRAWFORDShe was at home that evening, as it turned out, and at Pica's request she came to the telephone herself and heard his story.
THE WHITE SISTERF. MARION CRAWFORDWORDS RELATED TO PICA
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