ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PIET-MY-VROU
From Afrikaans piet Peter + my my + vrou wife: onomatopoeic, based on the bird's three clear notes.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PIET-MY-VROU»
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piet-my-vrou in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
piet-my-vrou and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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SASOL VOELS VAN SUIDER AFRICA (3de UIT):
PIET-MY-VROU Cuculus solitarius (377) 28-31 cm Die kenmerkende
drienootroep in die somer verraai hierdie koekoek se teen- woordigheid;
andersins is dit gewoonlik baie moeilik om op te spoor, want dit sit roerloos in die
digte blaredak.
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The Larger Illustrated Guide to Birds of Southern Africa
PIET-MY-VROU Cuculus solitarius (377) 28-31 cm Die kenmerkende
drienootroep in die somer verraai hierdie koekoek se teen woordigheid;
andersins is dit gewoonlik baie moeilik om op te spoor, want dit sit roerloos in die
digte blaredak.
Ian Sinclair, P. A. R. Hockey,
2005
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Ystervarkrivier: A Slice of Life
“Piet my vrou,” it said. “Piet my vrou, Piet my vrou,” it repeated. “Piet my vrou, Piet
myvrou, PIET MY VROU, PIET MY VROU.” Harry alighted from the sofa, ran to the
door, flung it wide and screamed, “It serves you bloody well right for marrying a ...
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Attracting Birds to Your Garden in Southern Africa
Piet- my-vrou. It sometimes calls at night, which has earned it the less friendly
Afrikaans name of Skiet-my-nou! The Redchested Cuckoo is a breeding migrant
from tropical Africa It arrives in the northern parts of southern Africa during
October ...
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Newman's Birds of Southern Africa
The well-known call of the male resembles the Afrikaans name 'Piet-my-vrou' or '
quid pro quo', loud and frequently repeated; the female calls 'pik-pik-pik-pik'.
Occurs in a variety of wooded habitats. Male calls from a high tree and often in
flight ...
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The Adventures of Commander Ryan
called Piet-my-vrou.' They all sat around a big, round, wooden table with a
parasol in the centre. 'What time do you want to eat, Mr Ryan?' Pete asked. 'I don't
know. It's five thirty now. I suppose you can light it now, but you can go if you like.
Jackass penguins roar A Piet-my-vrou bird sings “piet my vrou” Gloriously familiar
washing of the waves Hubbub of Munt Afrikaans intertwined Magical twang of
English spoken by my people. Rhythmic clicking of the African Cicada Your ...
Joss Smith Westonpeglerpegler,
2011
It's saying Piet-My-vrou, Piet-My-vrou. It sits there every night.' They sat there for
half an hour, then they flew off. Brian turned a tape recorder on, playing Boer
music on the accordion and came out with six baskets. 'I have prepared some of
my ...
And what was better than that, for in the rain you could hear the plovers calling,
and the piet-my-vrou would cry from the kloof, which was like a hand suddenly
plucking at the strings of the heart, so that your whole being shook and trembled;
...
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Sasol Owls & Owling in Southern Africa
BIRDWATCHING IN SOUTHERN AFRICA. Grey Go-away Bird \^ ' $"• | l»J*i*'- $W
« 1 V.V U S. -, . Red-chested Cuckoo f r *"T"v *1'\- 1 ' V . \- § 7 - "- 0 Kwaaay
Kwaaay u: n f Piet my vrou Piet my vrou 11234 I Seconds '1234 Seconds c.
Warwick Rowe Tarboton, Rudy Erasmus,
1998
6 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PIET-MY-VROU»
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piet-my-vrou is used in the context of the following news items.
Expert teaches new generation of Zimbabweans the magic of birds
Back in the classroom the guide gives a quick lesson on bird migration and how one migratory bird, the Piet-my-vrou, or Red-chested cuckoo, ... «Times LIVE, Dec 14»
Piet-my-vrou has arrived with spring
I speak of the love that makes you shout for a pen because you've smelt jasmine in the air and you've heard the first Piet-my-vrou and you feel ... «Independent Online, Sep 14»
CT Gallery Guide - May 20, 2014
Floral mosaics by students of the Piet-my-Vrou mosaic studio in Salon A & B. Rina se Blomme. Rina Groenewald's floral artwork in Salon C. «Independent Online, May 14»
Chilling in the Berg
Durban - The best way to tell that you have left the city and have arrived in the Southern Drakensberg is the sound of the Piet-my-vrou, which ... «Independent Online, May 13»
A star of a game lodge
Then six loud, urgent, rhythmic calls from a Piet-My-Vrou… Jump out of bed, fling open the bedroom curtains and a mere three metres away is a ... «Independent Online, Oct 12»
'Flying flowers' lovely and good for gardens
Two kinds of small green cuckoo as well as the Piet-my-vrou feast on these prickly-looking black larvae, so they, too, will add to your garden's ... «Independent Online, Apr 12»