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词汇 parrotbeak
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Definition of parrotbeak in English:

parrotbeak

(also parrot's beak)
noun ˈparətbiːk
  • 1Any of various plants with flowers that resemble parrot's beaks; especially the kaka-beak, Clianthus puniceus. Usually in form "parrot's beak".

  • 2Chiefly Archaeology. A tool that resembles or is likened to a parrot's beak.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary. From parrot + beak. In some forms from the genitive of parrot + beak.

Definition of parrotbeak in US English:

parrotbeak

(also parrot's beak)
nounˈparətbiːk
  • 1Any of various plants with flowers that resemble parrot's beaks; especially the kaka-beak, Clianthus puniceus. Usually in form "parrot's beak".

  • 2Chiefly Archaeology. A tool that resembles or is likened to a parrot's beak.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary. From parrot + beak. In some forms from the genitive of parrot + beak.

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