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lory vs parrot

parrot vs lory

lory and parrot both are nouns.

lory is not a verb while parrot is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lory Yes No No No
parrot Yes No Yes No
As nouns, parrot is a hypernym of lory; that is, parrot is a word with a broader meaning than lory:
  • lory: small brightly colored Australasian parrots having a brush-tipped tongue for feeding on nectar and soft fruits
  • parrot: usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
lory (noun) parrot (noun)
small brightly colored Australasian parrots having a brush-tipped tongue for feeding on nectar and soft fruits 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
lory (verb) parrot (verb)
repeat mindlessly
Difference between lory and parrot

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