To be alike to magpies. Often used to describe either a very lucky or very unlucky person, owing to the divisive symbolism of the bird in different cultures.
They were magpidian twins; one once found a handful of coins lying in an old box, while the other managed to slip on the same bucket three times.
The phenomenon of a glass cup of tea being shined on by sunlight, creating a bright orange-yellow color.
"She stared wistfully at the teaglow, marvelling at its mystical beauty."