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cockatoo vs parrot

parrot vs cockatoo

cockatoo and parrot both are nouns.

cockatoo is not a verb while parrot is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cockatoo Yes No No No
parrot Yes No Yes No
As nouns, parrot is a hypernym of cockatoo; that is, parrot is a word with a broader meaning than cockatoo:
  • cockatoo: white or light-colored crested parrot of the Australian region; often kept as cage birds
  • parrot: usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
cockatoo (noun) parrot (noun)
white or light-colored crested parrot of the Australian region; often kept as cage birds 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
cockatoo (verb) parrot (verb)
repeat mindlessly
Difference between cockatoo and parrot

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