First Known Use: circa 1525
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1parrot
noun par·rot \ˈper-ət, ˈpa-rət\
: a bright-colored tropical bird that has a curved bill and the ability to imitate speech
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1
: any of numerous widely distributed tropical birds (order Psittaciformes and especially family Psittacidae) that are often crested and brightly colored, have a distinctive stout hooked bill and zygodactyl feet, and include some excellent mimics
2
: a person who sedulously echoes another's words
— parrot adjective
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Origin of PARROT
probably modification of Middle French perroquet
2parrot
verb
: to repeat (something, such as words, ideas, etc.) without understanding the meaning
Full Definition of PARROT
transitive verb
: to repeat by rote
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First Known Use of PARROT
1596
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parrot
noun par·rot \ˈper-ət\
Definition of PARROT for Kids
: a brightly colored tropical bird that has a strong hooked bill and is sometimes trained to imitate human speech
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