budgerygah
- noun
- /ˈbʌdʒərɪɡɑː/
- Australian
- The budgerygah is known for its cheerful vocalizations and bright feathers.
Examples
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Many households keep a budgerygah as a lively and friendly pet.
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I saw a beautiful budgerygah at the pet store.
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In the wild, the budgerygah typically sports green, yellow, and black plumage.
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The budgerygahs chirped happily in their cage.
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In the wild, the budgerygah typically sports bright green, yellow, and black plumage.
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Many households keep a budgerygah due to its lively personality and colorful feathers.
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The budgerygah is beloved for its cheerful chirping and vibrant appearance.
Synonyms
A small parrot from Australia often kept as a pet
A small green parakeet from Australia often kept as a pet
A small Australian parakeet often kept as a pet with bright feathers
A small Australian parrot often green in the wild and kept as a colorful pet
A small Australian parrot often bright green with black and yellow spots that people keep as a colorful pet
A small Australian parrot often green with black and yellow markings
A group of small Australian parrots that includes the budgerigar often kept as a pet
Surface Forms
Etymology
Budgerygah comes from an Australian Aboriginal name for the bird, so the name has long meant a 'small green parrot'. That's why budgerygah refers today to a lively little parakeet often kept as a friendly pet.