lovebird
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noun
1.
any of various small parrots, especially of the genus Agapornis, of Africa, noted for the affection shown one another and often kept as pets.
2.
lovebirds, a pair of lovers, especially a married couple who show very close mutual love and concern.
Origin:
1585–95
1585–95
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| —n | |
| 1. | any of several small African parrots of the genus Agapornis, often kept as cage birds |
| 2. | another name for budgerigar |
| 3. | informal a lover: the lovebirds are in the garden |
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