noun
parakeet
PARUH-keet
Parakeet (noun) means any of several species of small, often brightly coloured, long-tailed parrots. Example: “A green parakeet perched on the windowsill.”
noun
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Any of several species of small, often brightly coloured, long-tailed parrots.
"A green parakeet perched on the windowsill."
How to use parakeet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, colourful parrot species, often kept as a pet.
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Etymology
From French perroquet, likely a diminutive form of the name Pierre, related to "parrot."
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What does “parakeet” mean?
The word “parakeet” means any of several species of small, often brightly coloured, long-tailed parrots. In plain terms, a small, colourful parrot species, often kept as a pet.
How do you pronounce “parakeet”?
“Parakeet” is pronounced PARUH-keet (/ˈpɛɹəkit/ in IPA).
How do you use “parakeet” in a sentence?
Here is “parakeet” used in a sentence: “A green parakeet perched on the windowsill.”
What part of speech is “parakeet”?
“Parakeet” is a noun.
Where does the word “parakeet” come from?
The word “parakeet” comes from French. From French perroquet, likely a diminutive form of the name Pierre, related to "parrot.".
