calopsita

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calopsita

Etymology

From New Latin calopsittacus, from Ancient Greek καλός (kalós, “beautiful, lovely”) + ψιττακός (psittakós, “parrot”).

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ka.lo.piˈzi.tɐ/, /ka.lopˈsi.tɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ka.lopˈsi.ta/, /ka.lo.piˈzi.ta/

Noun

calopsita f (plural calopsitas)

  1. cockatiel (a small, rather atypical cockatoo with a distinctive pointed yellow crest)
    Synonym: caturra

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