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Definition of Rosella

1. n. A beautiful Australian parrakeet (Platycercus eximius) often kept as a cage bird. The head and back of the neck are scarlet, the throat is white, the back dark green varied with lighter green, and the breast yellow.

Definition of Rosella

1. Noun. A parrot belonging to any of the five to eight species in the genus ''Platycercus'' which is native to Australia and nearby islands. ¹

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Definition of Rosella

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

Medical Definition of Rosella

1. A beautiful Australian parrakeet (Platycercus eximius) often kept as a cage bird. The head and back of the neck are scarlet, the throat is white, the back dark green varied with lighter green, and the breast yellow. Origin: NL, dim. Of L. Rosa rose. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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