Parrot

par'rut, n. A climbing bird, of many species, often of brilliant color, having a fleshy tongue, and a short, hooked bill, toothed above is found in tropical regions, esp. of S. Amer., and can be taught to repeat words. [F. perrot, per roquet, Sp. peri co, per i chi to, Olt. parochetto, Pg. per i qui to, all meaning parrot, and all dim. of Peter, L. Petrus, fr. Gr. lietros, a stone.]— Par'aquef, -oket', -kef, Par'rakeet', -kef, Par'aqui'to, -ke'to, n. A small bird, allied to the macaw, but having the cheeks wholly feathered.