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courtship display
noun
- a stereotyped pattern of behavior in animals that functions to attract and arouse a prospective mate.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of courtship display1
First recorded in 1920–25
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Example Sentences
Iridescence is more pronounced in male sunbirds than females and is used in courtship displays.
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The finger-length fishes’ brash, vibrant courtship displays are meant for mates and rivals, and a new study suggests that the slow waxing and waning of ice sheets and glaciers may be partly responsible for such a variety of performances.
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Video recordings reveal that the males make the calls right at the end of a courtship display and during mating.
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