rosella

A crimson rosella, Platycercus elegans

Meaning

Noun

  • A parrot belonging to any of the five to eight species in the genus Platycercus (originally specifically Platycercus eximius) which is native to Australia and nearby islands.
  • Alternative of roselle

Origin

  • Origin uncertain; perhaps a variant of Rosehill.
  • Image:Crimson Rosella.jpg|thumb|A crimson rosella, Platycercus elegans

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