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keet

keet

9.9
A young bird like a parrot or guinea fowl
  • noun
  • /kit/
translation icon : keet
  • Leptospirosis is caused by spiral-shaped bacteria called spirochetes (spy-row-keets).
  • old keets

Examples

  • When raising guineas, it is crucial to provide the keets with a warm and safe environment.

  • Keets are known for their playful nature and can often be seen darting around in the yard.

  • Farmers often purchase keets in batches to ensure a healthy colony of guinea fowl.

Synonyms

chick
vskeet
123 1.0

A very young bird, especially a newly hatched chicken

is broader, applying mainly to young parrots or guinea fowl rather than chickens
hatchling
vskeet
12 3.5

A very young animal that has just come out of its egg, like a bird or turtle

covers those early stages but focuses on certain species like parrots
baby bird
vskeet
11 1.0

A very young bird without enough feathers to fly or leave the nest

is often used for similar young birds of parrots or guinea fowl
owlet
vskeet
4 6.1

A young owl

is applied to young birds generally but mainly for parrots or guinea fowl
fledgling
vskeet
2 6.1

A young bird that has just learned to fly

covers younger stages too, often before or during flying ability in certain birds
nestling
vskeet
  • Specialized
2 5.6

A young bird that cannot fly and stays in the nest

applies more to such young birds specifically of parrots or guineas
young bird
vskeet
1 1.2

A baby bird that is not yet an adult

is used especially for young parrots or guinea fowl
poult
vskeet
  • Specialized
1 9.2

A young farm bird like a chicken or turkey that is not yet full grown

is similar but usually points to young parrots or guinea fowl instead
biddy
vskeet
  • Informal
9.0

A very young chicken

is more specific to young parrots and guinea fowl rather than farm chickens
squab
vskeet
9.5

A young pigeon that cannot fly and still lives in the nest

is about young birds too but focuses on parrots or guinea fowl instead of pigeons

Compounds

pet keet
5.8

A small bird like a parakeet that people keep as a pet

Surface Forms

keet singular
keets plural

Etymology

Keet probably comes from a Dutch or Afrikaans word like kuiken, which means 'chick' or 'baby bird', so a keet is simply a young parrot or guinea fowl.