Psittaci

See also: psittaci

Translingual

Etymology

From Latin psittacī (“parrots”).

Proper noun

Psittaci

(obsolete) A taxonomic order within the subclass Aves – parrots, now order Psittaciformes.

References

Psittaci in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
Psittaci at OneLook Dictionary Search

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