English Explanatory Dictionary

lovebird

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other.
  2. One of the members of an openly affectionate couple.
verb
  1. To express romantic affection openly.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lovebird.wav

Word forms

lovebird lovebirds love bird love-bird lovebirding lovebirded

Etymology

From love + bird.

Synonyms

bill and coo
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