perroquet

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English

Noun

perroquet (plural perroquets)

  1. Dated form of parakeet.

French

Etymology

From Italian parrocchetto.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛ.ʁɔ.kɛ/, /pe.ʁɔ.kɛ/
  • (file)

Noun

perroquet m (plural perroquets)

  1. parrot (bird)
  2. (nautical) topgallant (sail)

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