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Definition of cockatiel

cockatiel

/ˌkɑːkəˈtiːl/
cock · a · tiel
Plural:cockatiels
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cockatiel Lexical Profile

cockatiel Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, slender parrot (Nymphicus hollandicus) endemic to Australia, distinguished by a prominent erectile crest and typically gray plumage with yellow and orange facial markings, highly prized globally as a household pet.

Example

"The children spent all afternoon teaching their new pet cockatiel how to whistle a popular tune."

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• Rhymes for cockatiel

• Nearby Words

cochoa
cock
cock-of-the-rock
cockatiel
cockatoo
cockle
cockpit

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Dutch 'kakatielje', via Portuguese 'cacatilha' (a diminutive of 'cacatua' meaning cockatoo), ultimately tracing back to the Malay word 'kakatua'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cockatiel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cockatiel
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