king parrot
king parrot noun: any of several species of parrots of the genus Alisterus, often kept in homes.
Noun
king parrot (plural king parrots)
- Any of several species of parrots of the genus Alisterus, often kept in homes.
- The king parrot is a magnificent bird, and the clear blue of a Melbourne spring day sets them off perfectly.1985, Peter Carey, Illywhacker, Faber and Faber, published 2003, page 184
Forms of king parrot
| plural | king parrots |
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Words formed from king parrot
- Australian king parrot
- Moluccan king parrot
- Papuan king parrot
Questions about king parrot
- What does king parrot mean?
- King parrot means any of several species of parrots of the genus Alisterus, often kept in homes.
- What part of speech is king parrot?
- King parrot is a noun.
- What is the plural of king parrot?
- The plural of king parrot is king parrots.
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