Definition of "paraquet" []

• Dated form of parakeet. (noun)

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• "An owl hooted across the compound, and a paraquet disturbed by the outcry uttered a shrill, indignant protest."
• "_Ooravine_, and grow on the head of the green paraquet: Indeed, all red feathers are esteemed, but none equally with these; and they are such good judges as to know very well how to distinguish one sort from another."