Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
parrot
IPA transcription: [p'ɛɹət]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
parrot
Meaning:
usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
parrot
Meaning:
repeat mindlessly; "The students parroted the teacher's words"
Usage examples
cried the parrot.
A parrot is equally eloquent.
"Ding-dong!" cried the parrot;
"About a week ago, on the parrot.
Mary Billings saw me chloroform the parrot."
They had two carpet bags and a box and a poll parrot in a cage.
"Oh, of course he will know we were just joking with him," said the parrot.
Then the parrot, talking in a small, high voice like a little girl, said aloud,
It must be very lonely to have no one to care about except a parrot, don't you think?
I had three things to take charge of. The parrot and my charming friend; that is only two.