Definitions for: Lorikeet


[n] any of various small lories



Webster (1913) Definition: Lor"i*keet, n. (Zo["o]l.)
Any one numerous species of small brush-tongued parrots or
lories, found mostly in Australia, New Guinea and the
adjacent islands, with some forms in the East Indies. They
are arboreal in their habits and feed largely upon the honey
of flowers. They belong to Trichoglossus, Loriculus, and
several allied genera.

See Also: Glossopsitta versicolor, lory, rainbow lorikeet, Trichoglossus moluccanus, varied Lorikeet

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