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African gray vs parrot

parrot vs African gray

African gray and parrot both are nouns.

African gray is not a verb while parrot is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
African gray Yes No No No
parrot Yes No Yes No
As nouns, parrot is a hypernym of African gray; that is, parrot is a word with a broader meaning than African gray:
  • African gray: commonly domesticated grey parrot with red-and-black tail and white face; native to equatorial Africa
  • parrot: usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
African gray (noun) parrot (noun)
commonly domesticated grey parrot with red-and-black tail and white face; native to equatorial Africa usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
a copycat who does not understand the words or acts being imitated
African gray (verb) parrot (verb)
repeat mindlessly
Difference between African gray and parrot

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