lovebird
[luhv-burd]
- any of various small parrots, especially of the genus Agapornis, of Africa, noted for the affection shown one another and often kept as pets.
- 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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Examples from the Web for lovebirds
Contemporary Examples
Conjugal visits are allowed in Peruvian prisons if couples register as common-law partners, as the two lovebirds are.
They found evidence that the lovebirds were house-hunting in July in Turtle Rock, a tony neighborhood in Irvine.
As Paul looks on, Sally and the man snuggle up together on the couch like lovebirds.
Historical Examples
This couple of ours came aboard billing and cooing to beat the lovebirds.
Europe RevisedIrvin S. Cobb
In another cage, shaped like a chalet, two lovebirds sat motionless side by side on their perch.
Original Short Stories, Volume 5 (of 13)Guy de Maupassant
But I see you wish to leave the lovebirds to themselves, so let's finish our little chat outside.
Rich LivingMichael Cathal
lovebird
- any of several small African parrots of the genus Agapornis, often kept as cage birds
- another name for budgerigar
- informal a loverthe lovebirds are in the garden
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