"Alexandrine parakeet" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Alexandrine parakeets [plural]
Etymology: Named after Alexander the Great, who transported numerous birds from Punjab to various European and Mediterranean countries and regions, where they were prized by the royalty, nobility and warlords. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Alexandrine parakeet (plural Alexandrine parakeets)
  1. A medium-sized parrot, Psittacula eupatria, native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. Wikipedia link: Alexander the Great Categories (lifeform): Parrots Synonyms: Alexandrine
    Sense id: en-Alexandrine_parakeet-en-noun-GQBMB2Jy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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