Definition of parakeet
: any of numerous usually small slender parrots with a long graduated tail
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What’s more, scientists don’t know what really drove these parakeets to extinction.
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Many have particularly bright plumage, such as parrots, parakeets, and hornbills; others, such as the bulbul, sing.
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Like today's parakeets, Carolina parakeets were kept as pets and could be bred easily in captivity.
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Employee said their parakeet had the flu and needed to be taken care of.
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Every year on the first of June, her mother, brothers, sisters, the nanny, the parakeet, and the dog got in the station wagon, drove several hours to the beach, and stayed all summer.
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Four-year-old Sparrow Pequeno, who visited SeaQuest this week with her mother, said the parakeet exhibit was her favorite attraction.
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With them were their children, Ramielle, 9, and Jason Jr., 8, as well as her two parakeets, Desi and Luci.
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With them were their children, Ramielle, 9, and Jason Jr., 8, as well as her two parakeets, Desi and Luci.
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Origin and Etymology of parakeet
Spanish & Middle French; Spanish periquito, from Middle French perroquet parrot
PARAKEET Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of parakeet for English Language Learners
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: a small, brightly colored tropical bird that has a long tail and that is often kept as a pet
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Definition of parakeet for Students
: a small parrot that has a long tail and is sometimes kept as a caged bird
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