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lorikeet Definition

lori·keet (lôr′i kēt′)

noun

any of several small, brightly colored parakeets native to Australia and the East Indies with a lorylike tongue for feeding on nectar

Etymology: < lory + (para)keet

lorikeet Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • rainbow: This rainbow lorikeet is feasting on Ficus obliqua fruits.

Browse dictionary entries near lorikeet

  1. ‹ Lorient
  2. ‹ lorica
  3. ‹ Lori
  4. ‹ lorgnon
  5. ‹ lorgnette
  6. ‹ Loretta
  7. ‹ Lorenzo
  8. ‹ Lorenz
  9. ‹ Lorentz
  10. ‹ Lorelei
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