n.
Pronunciation: ' per- ə t, ' pa-r ə t
Function: noun
Etymology: probably modification of Middle French perroquet
Date: circa 1525
1 : any of numerous widely distributed tropical birds (order Psittaciformes and especially family Psittacidae) that are often crested and brightly colored, have a distinctive stout hooked bill and zygodactyl feet, and include some excellent mimics
2 : a person who sedulously echoes another's words
– parrot adjective