lorikeet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/lɒɹɪˈkiːt/

Word forms

lorikeet lorikeets

Etymology

Blend of lory + parakeet.

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