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lorilet

noun
lor·​i·​let | \ ˈlȯrəˌlet\
plural -s

Definition of lorilet

: a small short-tailed parrot of New Guinea and northern Australia that is dark green with yellow flanks and red and blue markings on the head

— called also fig parrot

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History and Etymology for lorilet

lory + -let

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