lovebird
|love-bird|
🇺🇸
/ˈlʌvˌbɜrd/
🇬🇧
/ˈlʌvˌbɜːd/
affectionate pair
Etymology
'lovebird' originates from the English words 'love' and 'bird', where 'love' meant 'deep affection' and 'bird' referred to the avian species.
'lovebird' has been used since the 19th century to describe both the affectionate parrot species and affectionate couples.
Initially, it referred to the bird species, but over time it also came to describe affectionate couples.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small parrot native to Africa and Madagascar, known for its affectionate behavior towards its mate.
The lovebird perched on its owner's shoulder.
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Noun 2
a term of endearment for a couple who are very affectionate towards each other.
The lovebirds couldn't keep their hands off each other.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45