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lovebird
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love·bird  (lvbûrd)
n.
1. Any of various small Old World parrots, especially of the genus Agapornis, often kept as cage birds and noted for the apparent affection between mates.
2. lovebirds Informal A couple who are openly affectionate or demonstrative with each other, especially in public.

lovebird [ˈlʌvˌbɜːd]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any of several small African parrots of the genus Agapornis, often kept as cage birds
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) another name for budgerigar
3. Informal a lover the lovebirds are in the garden
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.lovebirdlovebird - small Australian parakeet usually light green with black and yellow markings in the wild but bred in many colors
parakeet, paraquet, paroquet, parrakeet, parroket, parroquet - any of numerous small slender long-tailed parrots
genus Melopsittacus, Melopsittacus - a genus of Psittacidae
2.lovebird - small African parrot noted for showing affection for their mates
parrot - usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
Agapornis, genus Agapornis - a genus of Psittacidae
Translations
lovebird [ˈlʌvbɜːd] Nperiquito m lovebirds (fig) (hum) → palomitos mpl, tórtolos mpl
lovebird [ˈlʌvˌbɜːd] n (fig) → piccioncino/a
lovebird [ˈlʌvˌbɜːd] n (fig) → piccioncino/a


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