African Gray

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkən ɡreɪ/

Definitions of african gray

noun a type of parrot known for its intelligence and ability to mimic human speech

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an African gray parrot at the zoo.

A2 My friend has an African gray as a pet.

B1 African gray parrots are known for their intelligence and mimicry abilities.

B2 The African gray is one of the most popular pet birds due to its talking ability.

C1 Researchers have studied the cognitive abilities of African gray parrots extensively.

C2 African gray parrots are highly sought after for their ability to learn and communicate with humans.

Examples of african gray in a Sentence

formal The African gray parrot is known for its high intelligence and ability to mimic human speech.

informal I heard that African gray parrots are really good talkers!

slang Those African gray birds are so chatty, they never stop!

figurative Her mind was like an African gray, absorbing every detail and repeating it back perfectly.

Grammatical Forms of african gray

• past tense: African grayed
• plural: African grays
• comparative: more African gray
• superlative: most African gray
• present tense: African grays
• future tense: will be African gray
• perfect tense: have been African gray
• continuous tense: is being African gray
• singular: African gray
• positive degree: very African gray
• infinitive: to be African gray
• gerund: being African gray
• participle: African graying

Origin and Evolution of african gray

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'African gray' originated from the description of the bird's natural habitat and physical characteristics.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the African gray parrot, the term has since become commonly used to describe the species as a whole, including both the Congo African gray and the Timneh African gray.