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单词 parrot-house
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Definition of parrot-house in English:

parrot-house

noun ˈparəthaʊs
  • A building, especially in a zoo, for housing parrots. Also figurative: a room, building, etc., filled with loud or raucous chatter.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Fraser's Magazine for Town and Country. From parrot + house interjection.

Definition of parrot-house in US English:

parrot-house

nounˈparəthaʊs
  • A building, especially in a zoo, for housing parrots. Also figurative: a room, building, etc., filled with loud or raucous chatter.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Fraser's Magazine for Town and Country. From parrot + house [interjection].

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