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Definition of Parrott in English: Parrott(also Parrot) noun ˈparət US historical In full "Parrott gun". A cast iron, muzzle-loading, rifled cannon with the breech reinforced with wrought iron rings.
OriginMid 19th century. From the name of Robert Parker Parrott U.S. ironmaster, who invented this type of cannon and patented it in 1861. Definition of Parrott in US English: Parrott(also Parrot) nounˈparət US historical In full "Parrott gun". A cast iron, muzzle-loading, rifled cannon with the breech reinforced with wrought iron rings.
OriginMid 19th century. From the name of Robert Parker Parrott U.S. ironmaster, who invented this type of cannon and patented it in 1861. |