parakeet
noun
par·a·keet
ˈper-ə-ˌkēt 
ˈpa-rə-
: any of numerous usually small slender parrots with a long graduated tail
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Standard household pets, such as dogs and cats, are exempt from regulations, as are less common but safe animals like rabbits and parakeets.
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Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
California Mini horses, parakeets among 81 animals killed in 3-hour gun rampage, officials say
Sept. 4, 2024
Long’s attorneys have argued in court that finding out who killed Cedar, and who contacted law enforcement, is key to their case.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Echo parakeet At first glance, the echo parakeet’s nest doesn’t look like anything special.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024
British Rating: 9/10 — Anyone who has ever experienced the vicious wild parakeets of London will experience a horrifying pang of recognition.
—Hannah Strong, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2024
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Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
California Mini horses, parakeets among 81 animals killed in 3-hour gun rampage, officials say
Sept. 4, 2024
Long’s attorneys have argued in court that finding out who killed Cedar, and who contacted law enforcement, is key to their case.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Echo parakeet At first glance, the echo parakeet’s nest doesn’t look like anything special.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024
British Rating: 9/10 — Anyone who has ever experienced the vicious wild parakeets of London will experience a horrifying pang of recognition.
—Hannah Strong, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Parakeet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parakeet. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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parakeet
noun
par·a·keet
ˈpar-ə-ˌkēt
: any of numerous usually small slender parrots with a long tail
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