psittaceous Meaning, Definition & Usage

Psit*ta"ceous, Psit"ta*cid adjective (Also<

• Psittaceous
• Psittacid

)

Etymology

L. psittacus a parrot, Gr. : cf. F. psittacide.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) Of or pertaining to the parrots, or the Psittaci. -- n. One of the Psittaci.