"magpielike" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more magpielike [comparative], most magpielike [superlative]
Etymology: From 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.
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