lorikeet

English

A rainbow lorikeet in New South Wales

Etymology

Blend of lory + parakeet

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /lɒɹɪˈkiːt/

Noun

lorikeet (plural lorikeets)

  1. Any of various small, brightly coloured parrots native to Australasia. They are usually classified in the subfamily Loriinae.

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