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par·rot

parrot

 
pronunciation:
pae rt
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part of speech: noun
definition: A parrot is a bird with feathers of bright colors. Many parrots are mostly bright green. Parrots have short curved beaks, and they have strong legs. Parrots can often imitate people's words and other sounds.
Be careful what you say when a parrot is around! They might repeat it over and over.
 
derivation: parrotlike (adj.)
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