polly

[pol-ee] Origin

pol·ly

[pol-ee]
noun, plural pol·lies.
a tame parrot.
Also called poll, poll parrot.


Origin:
generic use of Polly

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Polly is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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Pol·ly

[pol-ee]
noun
1.
a female given name, form of Mary.
2.
a common name for a parrot.
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polly (ˈpɒlɪ)
 
n , pl -lies
an informal word for politician

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Polly
fem. proper name, a rhyming collateral form of Molly, pet form of Mary.
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