Defn: That part of the lower floor of a theater with seats at the rear of the parquet and beneath the galleries; — called also, esp. in U. S., orchestra circle or parterre.
PARQUETED
Par"quet*ed, a.
Defn: Formed in parquetry; inlaid with wood in small and differently
colored figures.
One room parqueted with yew, which I liked well. Evelyn.
PARQUETRY Par"quet*ry, n. Etym: [F. parqueterie, fr. parquet inlaid flooring, fr. parquet, dim. of parc an inclosure. See Park.]
Defn: A species of joinery or cabinet-work consisting of an inlay of geometric or other patterns, generally of different colors, — used especially for floors.
PARQUETTE
Par*quette", n.
Defn: See Parquet.
PARR Parr, n. Etym: [Cf. Gael. & Ir. bradan a salmon.] (Zoöl.) (a) A young salmon in the stage when it has dark transverse bands; — called also samlet, skegger, and fingerling. (b) A young leveret.
PARRAKEET; PARAKEET
Par"ra*keet`, Par"a*keet`, n. Etym: [See Paroquet.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any one of numerous species of small parrots having a graduated tail, which is frequently very long; — called also paroquet and paraquet.