pīca, ae, f. [prob. from pingo, the variegated, spotted bird],
a pie , magpie , Plin. 10, 29, 41, § 78; 10, 42, 59, § 118; Ov. M. 5, 294 sq.; Pers. prol. fin.
pīca ae, f SPEC-, a pie, magpie , O ...
An Elementary Latin Dictionary
·noun The genus that includes the magpies. II. Pica ·noun A service-book. ·see <<Pie>>. III. Pica ...
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