parakeet
Translation
parakeet, budgerigar
Examples
My grandmother has a pet parakeet.
My grandmother has a pet parakeet.
The colorful parakeet sat on the branch.
The colourful parakeet sat on the branch.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) parakeet ((...)) a small type of parrot with a long tail We saw a flock of wild parakeets.
Similar Words
Synonyms: budgerigar (a type of parakeet), lovebird
Etymology
From Old French 'perroquet', a diminutive form of 'Pierre' (Peter), a common name given to parrots.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'parrot' and 'petite' (small). Think of a small parrot.