vẹt xám
Definition
- Noun:
- Grey parrot: A species of parrot (Psittacus erithacus) native to Central Africa, known for its predominantly grey plumage, bright red tail, and high intelligence, especially its ability to mimic human speech.
- Jaco / Jacot: An alternative, less common name for this bird, derived from historical French usage.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vẹt xám là một trong những loài chim thông minh nhất. (The grey parrot is one of the most intelligent bird species.)
- Con vẹt xám của cô ấy có thể nói được nhiều câu. (Her grey parrot can say many sentences.)
- Jaco là một tên gọi khác của vẹt xám. (Jaco is another name for the grey parrot.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "vẹt xám" is used specifically in zoology and aviculture. It is a compound noun where "vẹt" means parrot and "xám" means grey, directly describing the bird's key characteristic.
Variants and Related Words
- Vẹt (n): parrot. A general term for parrots.
- Vẹt mào (n): cockatoo. Refers to parrots with crests.
- Vẹt đuôi dài (n): macaw. Refers to large, long-tailed parrots.
Synonyms
- African grey parrot: The standard English common name.
- Congo grey parrot: A name specifying one subspecies.
- Jaco / Jacot: An archaic synonym derived from French.
Notes
- The vẹt xám is highly prized as a pet for its cognitive and vocal abilities. It is listed as Endangered due to habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade. The reference to "jaco" or "jacot" comes from older French and Vietnamese-French dictionaries.