n.
- Any of numerous tropical and semitropical birds of the order Psittaciformes, characterized by a short hooked bill, brightly colored plumage, and, in some species, the ability to mimic human speech or other sounds.
- One who imitates the words or actions of another, especially without understanding them.
To repeat or imitate, especially without understanding.
[Probably from French dialectal Perrot, diminutive of Pierre, Peter.]
parroter par'rot·er n.
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