king parrot
English
Noun
king parrot (plural king parrots)
- Any of several species of parrots of the genus Alisterus, often kept in homes.
- 1985, Peter Carey, Illywhacker, Faber and Faber 2003, p. 184:
- The king parrot is a magnificent bird, and the clear blue of a Melbourne spring day sets them off perfectly.
- 1985, Peter Carey, Illywhacker, Faber and Faber 2003, p. 184:
Derived terms
- Australian king parrot
- Moluccan king parrot
- Papuan king parrot
Translations
parrot of the genus Alisterus
|