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periquito

nounmasculine/pɨɾiˈkitu/medium

pe·ri·qui·to

Definition

A small, long-tailed parrot, typically with a brightly colored plumage, often kept as a pet.
The periquito was singing in its cage.
He bought a blue periquito for his daughter.
Common collocations
budgerigarparakeet cage

Etymology

Origem incerta, possivelmente onomatopeica.

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