English · Nature & Environment
parrot
/ˈpær.ət/
[/ˈpær.ət/]
colourful talking bird
Beginnernoun
Definition
A brightly coloured tropical bird with a curved beak, some species of which can mimic speech.
Example
The parrot tilted its head and repeated the sailor's greeting in a startlingly clear voice.
The parrot tilted its head and repeated the sailor's greeting in a startlingly clear voice.
Etymology
From French 'perroquet' or a pet form of the name Pierre.
How & Where It’s Used
'To parrot' means to repeat words without understanding them.