"magpielike" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more magpielike [comparative], most magpielike [superlative]
Etymology: magpie + -like Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|magpie|like}} magpie + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} magpielike (comparative more magpielike, superlative most magpielike)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a magpie, especially in the habit of hoarding objects.
    Sense id: en-magpielike-en-adj-ium8q~ON Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -like

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