psittacine

[ sit-uh-sahyn, -sin ]

adjective

1. of or relating to parrots.

psittacine

/ ˈsɪtəˌsaɪn; -sɪn /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a parrot

Word History and Origins

Origin of psittacine¹

First recorded in 1870–75; from Latin psittacinus, from Greek psittákinos, equivalent to psittak(ós) “parrot” + -inos; -ine ¹( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of psittacine¹

C19: from Late Latin psittacīnus, from Latin psittacus a parrot

Example Sentences

An often-fatal virus called psittacine beak and feather disease has also taken a toll.

From National Geographic