‖n. pl. [ NL. ] (Zool.) The order of birds which comprises the parrots. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ } a. [ L. psittacus a parrot, Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. psittacide. ] (Zool.) Of or pertaining to the parrots, or the Psittaci. -- n. One of the Psittaci. [ 1913 Webster ]