Parrot (noun)

1. A tropical bird with a curved bill, brightly colored plumage, and the ability to mimic speech and other sounds.
2. A person who repeats or imitates the words or actions of others without understanding their meaning.

Origin:

From the old french word "papagai" which derived from the spanish word "papagayo" which derived from the taino word for the bird "parrot".

Examples:

1. The parrot in the pet shop was repeating the words that the customer said.
2. The parrot was able to mimic the sound of a telephone ring.
3. The child was fascinated by the parrot's colorful feathers.
4. The politician was accused of being a parrot for the party's views.
5. The student was called a parrot for repeating the words of the teacher.