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Definition of parrot's beak
parrot's beak
Plural:parrot's beaks
parrot's beak Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A trailing perennial plant native to the Canary Islands, recognized by its silvery needle-like foliage and striking, beak-shaped red, orange, or yellow flowers.
Example
"We planted a vibrant parrot's beak in the hanging basket to add a splash of tropical color to the patio."
2
A type of curved pruning shears, surgical instrument, or clamping tool characterized by a sharply curved, pointed tip resembling a bird's bill.
Example
"The gardener used a parrot's beak to carefully trim the thick, woody stems of the overgrown rose bush."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the physical resemblance of the plant's curved, brightly colored flowers or the tool's curved blades to the sharp, downward-curving bill of a parrot.
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