papegaicommon nounSyllable DecompositionpapegaiEtymologyexpandfrom the Old French papegail, papegaut.Definitions1. Old name of the parrot.expand2. Bird made of painted cardboard or wood, placed at the end of a pole to serve as a target for archery or crossbow practice.expandTirer au papegai.Celui qui abat le papegai remporte le prix.Pluralpapegais