mauvette

/o.mɑ.vɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A small or young magpie, typically considered a symbol of good luck in French culture.

“The girl found a mauvette perched on her window sill and took it as a sign of her grandmother’s visit.”

Synonyms

  • corbie
  • magpie

Antonyms

  • owl
  • raven