parrot

/pˈæɹət/

/ˈpɛɹət/

[noun] [verb]

Parrot

[NOUN]

a tropical bird with bright colors and a curved beak that can be trained to mimic human speech

What is a "parrot"?

A parrot is a highly intelligent and charismatic bird species known for its vibrant colors, impressive mimicry abilities, and engaging personality. Native to tropical regions around the world, parrots are admired for their striking plumage in a variety of shades such as green, blue, yellow, and red. They possess strong beaks that allow them to crack nuts and seeds with ease. Parrots are renowned for their vocal skills, capable of mimicking human speech, sounds, and even musical tunes. Their social nature makes them excellent companions, as they form strong bonds with their human caretakers and enjoy interacting with them. Parrots thrive on mental stimulation and require enrichment activities, such as puzzle toys and training exercises, to keep their intelligent minds engaged.

a copycat who does not understand the words or acts being imitated

to parrot

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

repeat mindlessly

Examples

1. We took photos of the colorful parrots at the zoo.

2. Mark's pet, a colorful parrot, loves to mimic his laughter.

3. So three different Caribbean countries insular countries chose parrots for their national birds.

4. Take parrots, for example.