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pappagallo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bedpan noun A shallow pan used by a bedridden person for going to the toilet in bed.
  • parrot noun A brightly coloured tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to mimic human speech.
  • urinal noun A fixture, typically wall-mounted, designed for men to urinate into.

Senses

pappagallo is used for these senses in English:

  • bed urinal A sealable plastic bottle into which a patient urinates when using a bathroom is inconvenient or impossible; often but not always with a long neck reminiscent of a duck.
  • bedpan A pan used for urination and defecation while in bed, now usually for reasons of medical necessity or convenience.
  • urinal (obsolete) A room or structure used for urination: a latrine; an outhouse; a lavatory.

parrot — full definition

  1. noun A brightly coloured tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to mimic human speech.
  2. noun Someone who repeats what others say without really understanding it.
  3. verb To repeat something word for word without showing any real understanding of it.

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