popinjay

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A parrot.

   “[I]nnumerable popingayes of ſundry kindes are found chattering in the groues of thoſe fenny places.”

2. isim A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.
3. isim A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial.

   “The very quintessence of popinjay vulgarity is reached when nicely is made to do service for well, in this wise: "How do you do?" "Nicely." "How are you?" "Nicely."”

4. isim A target to shoot at, typically stuffed with feathers or plumage.
5. isim The green woodpecker, Picus viridis.