Parrakeet \Par"ra*keet`\ (p[a^]r"r[.a]*k[=e]t`), Parakeet
\Par"a*keet`\, n. [See {Paroquet}.] (Zool.)
Any one of numerous species of small parrots having a
graduated tail, which is frequently very long; -- called also
{paroquet} and {paraquet}.
[1913 Webster]
Note: Many of the Asiatic and Australian species belong to
the genus {Paleornis}; others belong to {Polytelis},
{Platycercus}, {Psephotus}, {Euphema}, and allied
genera. The American parrakeets mostly belong to the
genus {Conurus}, as the Carolina parrakeet ({Conurus
Carolinensis}).
[1913 Webster] Parral