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Word: Parrot
Speech Type: Noun
early 16th century: probably from dialect French perrot, diminutive of the male given name Pierre ‘Peter’. Compare with parakeet
ˈparət
a bird, often vividly coloured, with a short downcurved hooked bill, grasping feet, and a raucous voice, found especially in the tropics and feeding on fruits and seeds. Many are popular as cage birds, and some are able to mimic the human voice.
Short Definition:bird with short hooked bill
Word: Parrot
Speech Type: Verb
ˈparət
repeat mechanically
Short Definition:repeat mechanically
Examples:- encouraging students to parrot back information
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