Lexic.us

Definition of Paraquet

1. Noun. Any of numerous small slender long-tailed parrots.

Definition of Paraquet

1. n. See Parrakeet.

Definition of Paraquet

1. parakeet [n -S] - See also: parakeet

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paraquet

Literary usage of Paraquet

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Wild Bird Guests: How to Entertain Them by Ernest Harold Baynes (1915)
"According to Frank M. Chapman, the extermination of the paraquet was due ... In short, in the present century, the paraquet has always disappeared soon ..."

2. Wild Bird Guests: How to Entertain Them by Ernest Harold Baynes (1915)
"According to Frank M. Chapman, the extermination of the paraquet was due ... In short, in the present century, the paraquet has always disappeared soon ..."

3. Memorials of Hannah, Lady Buxton: From Papers Collected by Her Granddaughters by Hannah Buxton (1883)
"At last I allowed the paraquet to come out and join the other parrots on the trees, which he did with great satisfaction. August 3. ..."

4. Authors' & Printers' Dictionary: A Guide for Authors, Editors, Printers by Frederick Howard Collins (1912)
"Para. parait pas (11 n'y) (Fr.), there is no appearance of it. parait plus (11 a'y) (Fr.), there remains no trace of it. parakeet*, not paraquet, ..."

5. Author & Printer: A Guide for Authors, Editors, Printers, Correctors of the by Frederick Howard Collins (1905)
"Para. parah pas (II tfy) (Fr.), there is no appearance of it. parah plus (II n'y) (Fr.), there remains no trace of it. parakeet*, not paraquet, ..."

6. Poetry by Modern Poetry Association (1921)
"... appetites and ecstasies in my ears I have a little cornet full of the smell of absinthe and on my nose a green paraquet which flaps its wings and cries: ..."

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