poll parrot
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Yeah," he drawled, "she runs it about the way the skipper's poll parrot runs the vessel.
From Fair Harbor by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby
"Aunt Jane's poll parrot," she whispered excitedly, "if she doesn't come soon I shall expire."
From Phyllis A Twin by Whitehill, Dorothy
Why, when that poll parrot of hers died, Alph'us Smalley declared up and down that what killed it was jealousy and disapp'inted ambition; he said it broke its heart tryin' to keep up with Angie.
From Cy Whittaker's Place by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby
"Have you been properly introduced to Sally's Aunt Jane's poll parrot?" she asked to change the subject.
From Phyllis A Twin by Whitehill, Dorothy
"Oh, Aunt Jane's poll parrot, was there ever such luck?"
From Phyllis A Twin by Whitehill, Dorothy
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