Parakeet (noun)

A small, long-tailed parrot, typically with a bright green plumage and a hooked bill.

Origin:

The word 'parakeet' is derived from the french word 'perroquet', which was used in reference to a type of parrot. the word was first used in the late 17th century and was adopted into english in the 18th century.

Examples:

1. The parakeet was a popular pet due to its bright colors and playful personality.
2. The parakeet was trained to speak a few words and whistle tunes.
3. The parakeet perched on the windowsill, chirping and playing with a piece of string.
4. Parakeets are native to Australia and were introduced to other parts of the world as pets.
5. The parakeet was an excellent mimic and could imitate the sounds of other birds and animals.