Meaning of the word lorikeet in English

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lorikeet

US /ˌlɑː.rɪˈkiːt/
UK /ˌlɒr.ɪˈkiːt/
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Noun

a small, brightly colored, brush-tongued parrot, native to Australasia, that feeds on nectar and pollen

Example:
The vibrant lorikeet perched on the branch, sipping nectar from the flower.
Many species of lorikeets are found in Australia.