calopsita
Portuguese
editEtymology
editFrom New Latin calopsittacus, from Ancient Greek καλός (kalós, “beautiful, lovely”) + ψιττακός (psittakós, “parrot”).
Pronunciation
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Noun
editcalopsita f (plural calopsitas)
- cockatiel (a small, rather atypical cockatoo with a distinctive pointed yellow crest)
- Synonym: caturra