Simple Definition of parakeet

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parakeet

noun

plural parakeets
: a small, brightly colored tropical bird that has a long tail and that is often kept as a pet

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“Parakeet.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/parakeet. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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