nanpie

noun

1. (UK, dialectal, obsolete)The magpie.

   “An' twea 'r three Nanpies chatt'rin' owre her head.”

   “T'jerney wer lead'd forrard teah wi' an immense amount o' pleazure; in fakt, ivvery number i' t' nine gat theresense run up ta t' heeist pitch o' joyful expecktashun, fer all yan o' t' lot had a soart o' misgivin', becos he sed hede seen fer three da's hand runnin' nine Nanpies, whitch wer a bad sine, he sed—”

   “The unusual appearance of nanpies in a place is said to be ominous.”

   “You see, he kept all nations o' wild birds an' wild animals down at his house; he'd linnets an' nanpies i' cages, and an ark full o' pricky-back urchins.”

2. (uncountable)A traditional Dai spicy and sour paste-like side dish made by combining vegetables, herbs and spices in a mortar and pestle.

   “Nanpie, the name in local Dai dialect for a sauce-like dish made with fresh ingredients and spices, is one such creation.”

   “Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chinese cuisine with our Nanpie recipe.”

   “Nanpie or nanmi is a spicy and sour Dai dipping sauce that is prepared using a mortar and pestle — the ingredients are crushed until they turn into a mash.”