n. [ F. perroquet, or Sp. periquito; both prob. orig. meaning, little Peter. See Parrot. ] (Zool.) Same as Parrakeet. [ Written also paroket, parroquet, and perroquet. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Paroquet auk or
Paroquet auklet (Zool.), a small auk (Cyclorrhynchus psittaculus) inhabiting the coast and islands of Alaska. The upper parts are dark slate, under parts white, bill orange red. Called also perroquet auk. [ 1913 Webster ]