‖ kakariki
(kɑːkɑːˈriki)
[Maori, f. kaka parrot + (r)iki little.]
A New Zealand green parrakeet of the genus Platycercus.
| 1855 R. Taylor Te Ika a Maui 404 (Morris) The Kakariki..is a pretty light green parrot with a band of red or yellow over the upper beak and under the throat. 1867 Hochstetter N. Zealand 167 The several Platycercus species, Kakariki of the Maoris, are parrots with brilliant colours. |