lovebird

[ luhv-burd ]

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.

lovebird

/ ˈlʌvˌbɜːd /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lovebird¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

They found that the same aldehyde dehydrogenase gene in the lovebirds to express at high level in yellow psittacofulvin-containing feathers, but not in red feathers.

From Science Daily

While a site offering counsel and general information for potential lovebirds is online, a dating app is also in development.

From Seattle Times

Street racers, social media influencers and lovebirds helped make the 6th Street Bridge a citywide gathering spot after the remade viaduct first opened two years ago.

From Los Angeles Times

A pair of lovebirds, a peregrine falcon, three pink-breasted finches, and a king cockatoo fluttered into the air in a plume of feathers and a cloud of bird feed.

From Literature

Puts a serious pall over Rick and Michonne’s lovebird getaway, doesn’t it?

From Salon

Related Words

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