African gray

noun

: a parrot (Psittacus erithacus) native to equatorial Africa that has gray plumage, a red tail, and a whitish face and is commonly domesticated especially for its ability in learning to talk

Word History

First Known Use

1754, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of African gray was in 1754

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“African gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/African%20gray. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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