lorilet
/ˈlɒrɪlət
/ /ˌlɒrɪˈlɛt/noun Australian
Another term for fig parrot.The fig-parrots or lorilets are five species in the sub-family Opopsittinae....
- The Double-eyed Fig-parrot (also known as the Lorilet) features a green-yellow plumage and normally grow to 13-15 cm.
- Australias smallest parrot is the Double-eyed Fig-parrot (also known as the Lorilet).
Origin
Early 20th century: from lory + the diminutive suffix -let.