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lovebird

[luhv-burd]
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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.
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Origin of lovebird

First recorded in 1585–95
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British Dictionary definitions for lovebird

lovebird

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 loverthe lovebirds are in the garden
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