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Popinjay

The green woodpecker.

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Egoist 76% connected

One given overmuch to egoism or thoughts of self.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Egotist 76% connected

One addicted to egotism; one who speaks much of himself or magnifies his own achievements or affairs.

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Parrot 76% connected

In a general sense, any bird of the order Psittaci.

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