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Definition of african grey parrot

african grey parrot

Plural:african grey parrots
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african grey parrot Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A medium-sized, predominantly grey parrot native to the equatorial regions of Africa, highly regarded for its exceptional intelligence and profound ability to mimic human speech.

Example

"The researcher observed that the African grey parrot could not only mimic vocabulary but also associate words with specific objects and concepts."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Commonly spelled 'African gray parrot' in American English. The proper adjective 'African' must always be capitalized in standard usage.

• Nearby Words

african daisy
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african fat-tailed gecko
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from its geographic origin in equatorial Africa and its predominantly grey plumage. It belongs to the genus Psittacus.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of African grey parrot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/african grey parrot
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