Lorikeet

//lɒɹɪˈkiːt// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of various small, brightly coloured parrots native to Australasia. They are usually classified in the subfamily Loriinae.
  2. 2
    any of various small lories wordnet

Etymology

Blend of lory + parakeet.

Related phrases

fairy lorikeetlittle lorikeetrainbow lorikeetred-collared lorikeetscaly-breasted lorikeet

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