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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Psittacidae — the eclectus parrot.
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Examples
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That's Funny, the Solomon Islands Eclectus parrot who likes to hang out in the window when Suzi takes a bath.
Nancy Ruhling: Astoria Characters: The Aloha Lovers Nancy Ruhling 2011
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That's Funny, the Solomon Islands Eclectus parrot who likes to hang out in the window when Suzi takes a bath.
Nancy Ruhling: Astoria Characters: The Aloha Lovers Nancy Ruhling 2011
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The only birds at all common were the great red parrot (Eclectus grandis), found in most of the Moluccas, a crow, and a Megapodius, or mound-maker.
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Among these is the large red-crested cockatoo, so commonly seen alive in Europe, two handsome red parrots of the genus Eclectus, and five of the beautiful crimson lories, which are almost exclusively confined to these islands and the New Guinea group.
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Marcia, his favorite concubine, Eclectus, his chamberlain, and Lætus, his prætorian prefect, alarmed by the fate of their companions and predecessors, resolved to prevent the destruction which every hour hung over their heads, either from the mad caprice of the tyrant or the sudden indignation of the people.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 Rossiter Johnson 1906
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When Eclectus and Laetus argued with him the results were similar.
Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Edward Lucas White 1900
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Eclectus and Laetus acclaimed her plan and were overjoyed at their opportunity, for all three hated Furfur.
Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Edward Lucas White 1900
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Then they all had a long altercation on the last day of the year, during which Commodus cursed Marcia and Eclectus and Laetus and vowed he would have them all executed if they mentioned the subject again.
Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Edward Lucas White 1900
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Eclectus and Laetus, declaring that he thought the scheme as insane as they thought it, but dared not show reluctance for fear of being put to death at once: as an impostor Emperor he would, at least, have a chance, if a faint chance, of success and survival.
Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Edward Lucas White 1900
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Marcia is still alive, is married to Eclectus, and Eclectus is confirmed as Palace Chamberlain.
Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Edward Lucas White 1900
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