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Paroquet

Pär'o-kēt', n.

noun

n. See PAROQUET.

Pār'o-quēt, n.

noun

(110), n. [See PARROT.] (Ornith.) A small scansorial bird, allied to the macaw, from which it differs in having the cheeks wholly feathered. These birds form the genus Paleornis, and are found in the tropical countries. [Written also paroket, parraket, and perroquet.]

An engraved parrot perches on a branch.
Carolina Paroquet.