perroquet

/pɛ.ʁo.kɛ/

Definitions

1. noun

a large, colorful parrot with curved beak and long tail, typically found in tropical regions

“The perroquet in the zoo is a beautiful sight to behold.”

2. proper noun

a type of parrot, specifically the African grey parrot, native to central Africa

“The perroquet is an endangered species due to deforestation and poaching.”

Synonyms

  • macaw
  • parrot

Antonyms

  • finch
  • sparrow