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lovebird

noun
love·​bird | \ ˈlÉ™v-ËŒbÉ™rd How to pronounce lovebird (audio) \

Definition of lovebird

: any of various small usually gray or green parrots (especially genus Agapornis of Africa) that show great affection for their mates

Examples of lovebird in a Sentence

I think I'll leave you two lovebirds alone for a while.

First Known Use of lovebird

1595, in the meaning defined above

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lovebird

noun

English Language Learners Definition of lovebird

: a small usually gray or green bird that is a type of parrot
informal + humorous : people who are lovers : people who have a romantic relationship

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