parrot
n. countablen. a tropical bird with bright feathers and a curved beak that can sometimes copy human speech.
n. a zygodactyl bird of the order Psittaciformes, typically characterised by vivid plumage and a decurved bill. Often kept as a pet due to its ability to mimic vocal sounds.
The colorful parrot repeated every word I said.
While hiking through the rainforest, we spotted a wild parrot perched high in the canopy.
Ethologists have observed that certain parrot species demonstrate advanced cognitive abilities, including problem-solving skills and the capacity to use tools to extract seeds from hard shells.
First attested in 1525. From Middle French perrot, either a diminutive of Pierre or a shortened form of perroquet (whence also parakeet). Compare French pierrot and Occitan parrat. A number of origins have been suggested for perroquet, such as Spanish periquito and Italian parrocchetto. The relationship between these various words is disputed. Replaced earlier popinjay.