Definitions for: Parrakeet


[n] any of numerous small slender long-tailed parrots



Webster (1913) Definition: Par"ra*keet`, Parakeet Par"a*keet`, n. [See
Paroquet.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of numerous species of small parrots having a
graduated tail, which is frequently very long; -- called also
paroquet and paraquet.

Note: Many of the Asiatic and Australian species belong to
the genus Paleornis; others belong to Polytelis,
Platycercus, Psephotus, Euphema, and allied
genera. The American parrakeets mostly belong to the
genus Conurus, as the Carolina parrakeet ({C.
Carolinensis}).

Synonyms: parakeet, paraquet, paroquet, parroket, parroquet

See Also: budgereegah, budgerigar, budgerygah, budgie, Carolina parakeet, Conuropsis carolinensis, grass parakeet, lovebird, Melopsittacus undulatus, parrot, Psittacula krameri, ring-necked parakeet, shell parakeet

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