I. ˈper-ət, ˈpa-rət 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
II. transitive verb
Date: 1596
: to repeat by rote