perroquet

English

Noun

perroquet (plural perroquets)

  1. Dated form of parakeet.

French

Etymology

From Italian parrocchetto.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛ.ʁɔ.kɛ/ ~ /pe.ʁɔ.kɛ/
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Noun

perroquet m (plural perroquets)

  1. parrot (bird)
  2. (nautical) topgallant (sail)

Derived terms

  • bâton de perroquet
  • mât de perroquet
  • perroquet apprivoisé
  • perroquet de mer
  • perroqueter
  • poisson-perroquet
  • réciter comme un perroquet, répéter comme un perroquet
  • vert perroquet

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