parakeet

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈparəkiːt/ or /parəˈkiːt/

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Noun

Singular parakeet

Plural parakeets

1. (countable) A parakeet is a tropical bird often kept as a pet. It is a small parrot.

   My pet parakeet's name is Polly.

Synonyms

• (UK) budgerigar
• (UK) budgie