Definitions for lorikeet

lorikeet lor·i·keet

Spelling: [lawr-i-keet, lor-, lawr-uh-keet, lor-]
IPA: /ˈlɔr ɪˌkit, ˈlɒr-, ˌlɔr əˈkit, ˌlɒr-/

Lorikeet is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 208 anagrams from letters in lorikeet (eeiklort).

Definitions for lorikeet

noun

  1. any of various small lories.

Origin of lorikeet

First recorded in 1765-75; lory + (para)keet

Examples for lorikeet

A small species of lorikeet (Trichoglossus flavoviridis) seems to have its nearest ally in Australia.

In one hand he held his rejected coin; in the other the lorikeet's cage and a few trifles wrapped with a kerchief.

He snatched up the lorikeet and flung it down and as the tiny thing flapped and screamed, broken-winged, stamped it underfoot.

Word Value for lorikeet
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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