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popinjay vs parrot

parrot vs popinjay

popinjay and parrot both are nouns.

popinjay is not a verb while parrot is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
popinjay Yes No No No
parrot Yes No Yes No
As nouns, parrot is a hypernym of popinjay; that is, parrot is a word with a broader meaning than popinjay:
  • popinjay: an archaic term for a parrot
  • parrot: usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
popinjay (noun) parrot (noun)
an archaic term for a parrot usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
a vain and talkative person (chatters like a parrot) a copycat who does not understand the words or acts being imitated
popinjay (verb) parrot (verb)
repeat mindlessly
Difference between popinjay and parrot

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