Definition

Noun: A small, slender parrot with a long tail. This term refers to any of numerous species within this general description, often known for their bright plumage and found in various tropical and subtropical regions.

Usage

The word "parroquet" is a specific ornithological term used to describe a particular type of parrot. It is used in both general and scientific contexts to categorize these birds.

Examples

• The aviary had a colorful parroquet from South America.
• She studied the feeding habits of the parroquet for her research project.
• A flock of green parroquets flew noisily overhead.

Advanced Usage

• The term is sometimes used in historical or literary texts. In modern common usage, the words "parakeet" or "conure" are more frequently encountered for many of the same birds.
• It can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related nouns.
  • Example: The parroquet species native to the island is now endangered.

Variants and Related Words

• Parakeet (noun): The more common modern synonym for many types of small, long-tailed parrots.
• Conure (noun): A term often used for a group of medium-sized, long-tailed parrots of the Western Hemisphere.

Synonyms

• Parakeet
• Budgerigar (specifically for the common pet budgie)
• Lorikeet (for certain similar, often brush-tongued, species)

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym, but contrasting bird types could include:
  • Flightless bird (e.g., ostrich, penguin)
  • Bird of prey (e.g., eagle, hawk)

Notes

"Parroquet" is an alternative spelling of "parakeet". The spelling "parroquet" is less common in contemporary English but is still recognized and used, particularly in certain technical or historical contexts.

Noun

1. any of numerous small slender long-tailed parrots