lovebird
Americannoun
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any of various small parrots, especially of the genus Agapornis, of Africa, noted for the affection shown one another and often kept as pets.
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lovebirds, a pair of lovers, especially a married couple who show very close mutual love and concern.
noun
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any of several small African parrots of the genus Agapornis, often kept as cage birds
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another name for budgerigar
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informal a lover
the lovebirds are in the garden
Etymology
Origin of lovebird
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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The lovebirds hard-launched their relationship on June 7 when Taylor posted a selfie of them on her Instagram for his 31st birthday.
From Los Angeles Times
And by the next year, the two lovebirds had been happily married and messily divorced.
From Salon
Inside the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre, lovebirds Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were photographed sharing a kiss and laughing together.
From BBC
Authorities say the criminal lovebirds saw their robbing run come to an end on Valentine’s Day, when they were arrested by Burbank police detectives after the attempted robbery of a Downey doughnut shop.
From Los Angeles Times
Wood’s romantic oldies resonated with a new generation of lovebirds, becoming a soundtrack of Southern California life — literally, as Wood found a third career as a performer at weddings, quinceañeras and anniversary parties.
From Los Angeles Times
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