poll parrot
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"Aunt Jane's poll parrot, so she will!" said Sally.
From Phyllis A Twin by Whitehill, Dorothy
Fred at first thought that it was the talking bird calling to him in this way, for he had heard Black Joe rattle along just like an educated poll parrot.
From Fred Fenton on the Crew or, The Young Oarsmen of Riverport School by Chapman, Allen
Do you know I just got kicked by a poll parrot?
From Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 by Bates, Harry
"Aunt Jane's poll parrot," she whispered excitedly, "if she doesn't come soon I shall expire."
From Phyllis A Twin by Whitehill, Dorothy
"You'll have to forget Aunt Jane and her poll parrot for to-night," a voice soft and tinkling drawled.
From Phyllis A Twin by Whitehill, Dorothy
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