Parakeet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpaɹəkiːt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Parakeet is a noun meaning Any of various species of small parrot primarily of tropical regions.
Meaning
Any of various species of small parrot primarily of tropical regions.
Example Sentences
we had loved them for our pastimes, as we do apes, monkies, or perokitoes, and not as man.
According to one legend, the parakeets escaped from the set of The African Queen, John Huston's 1951 film made at Shepperton studios.
'Is it that it talks?' asked the lady. And the Phoenix replied in excellent French. It said, 'Parfaitement, madame!' 'Oh, the pretty parrakeet,' said the lady.
Word Forms
- parakeets
- parrakeet
- paraquito
- paroquet
- parroket
- parroquet
Synonyms for parakeet
Depending on context, synonyms include paroquet, parrakeet, paraquet, parroquet, parroket.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include parrakeet, paraquet, paroquet, parroket, parroquet, parrot.
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