Definition of parrot
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
verb
parroted; parroting; parrots
Definition of parrot (Entry 2 of 2)
: to repeat by rote
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The first known use of parrot was circa 1525
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