noun
lovebird
Lovebird (noun) means a small parrot, one of nine species in the genus Agapornis, sometimes kept as a pet and known for showing affection to its mate.
noun
1
A small parrot, one of nine species in the genus Agapornis, sometimes kept as a pet and known for showing affection to its mate.
2
One half of a couple who show their affection for each other openly.
"Okay, all right, whew! What do you say we all clear out of here and let these two lovebirds get back down to business?"
— “The One with the Girl Who Hits Joey”, The One with the Girl Who Hits Joey (1999)
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Etymology
Formed from love and bird.
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What is the meaning of lovebird?
"lovebird" (noun) means a small parrot, one of nine species in the genus Agapornis, sometimes kept as a pet and known for showing affection to its mate.
What is another word for lovebird?
Other words for "lovebird" include budgerigar, budgerygah, budgereegah, budgie.
What are the different meanings of lovebird?
"lovebird" has 2 main meanings: 1. A small parrot, one of nine species in the genus Agapornis, sometimes kept as a pet and known for showing affection to its mate; 2. One half of a couple who show their affection for each other openly.
