parrot coal

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

So called from the crackling and chattering sound it makes as it burns.

Noun[edit]

parrot coal (uncountable)

  1. (UK, Scotland, dated) cannel coal
Retrieved from "https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=parrot_coal&oldid=39526298"