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rosella

Syllabification: (ro·sel·la)
Pronunciation: /rōˈzelə/
Definition of rosella

noun

  • an Australian parakeet with vivid green, red, yellow, or blue plumage.
    • Genus Platycercus, family Psittacidae: several species

Origin:

mid 19th century: alteration of Rosehill, New South Wales, where the bird was first found

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