Main Entry: ¹par·rot

Pronunciation: \ˈper-ət, ˈpa-rət\

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