maggie

/ˈmæːɡiː/

Meanings

noun

One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.

Examples :

"We saw a maggie in the garden, its blue-green feathers shining in the sun. "

noun

A superficially similar Australian bird, Gymnorhina tibicen or Cracticus tibicen.

Examples :

"The teacher pointed to a picture of a maggie in the textbook, explaining that it's a type of Australian bird. "

bird animal nature

Related Words

shining verb

/ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/

To emit light.

"The sun is shining brightly this morning. "

feathers noun

/ˈfɛðərz/

A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.

"The bird ruffled its feathers to stay warm on the cold morning. "

textbook noun

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

"My math teacher recommended a specific textbook for extra practice. "

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

picture noun

/ˈpɪktʃə/ /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/

A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc.

"The art class displayed a picture of a beautiful sunset. "

superficially adverb

/ˌsupərˈfɪʃəli/ /ˌsjuːpərˈfɪʃəli/

In a superficial manner; shallowly

"She only glanced superficially at the instructions, so she didn't understand the problem fully. "

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

pointed verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "