# lorikeet

> English word · Noun · IPA /lɒɹɪˈkiːt/

## Definitions
1. Any of various small, brightly coloured parrots native to Australasia. They are usually classified in the subfamily Loriinae.

## Etymology
Blend of lory + parakeet.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lorikeet