popinjay

noun5

1. •
   A parrot.

   • [I]nnumerable popingayes of sundry kindes are found chattering in the groues of those fenny places. — 1555
2. •
   (old-fashioned) A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial.

   • The very quintessence of popinjay vulgarity is reached when nicely is made to do service for well, in this wise: "How do you do?" "Nicely." "How are you?" "Nicely." — 1881
3. •
   A target to shoot at, typically stuffed with feathers or plumage.
4. •
   (UK) The green woodpecker, Picus viridis.
5. •
   (no longer used) A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.