agapornis
|a-ga-por-nis|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌæɡəˈpɔrnɪs/
🇬🇧
/ˌæɡəˈpɔːnɪs/
affectionate bird
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agapornis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'agape' meaning 'love' and 'ornis' meaning 'bird'.
Historical Evolution
'agapornis' was directly adopted into modern English from the scientific Latin classification.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any bird of the genus Agapornis, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small parrot of the genus Agapornis, known for its strong pair bonds and affectionate behavior.
The agapornis is often kept as a pet due to its friendly nature.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/28 15:21