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lovebird

/ˌlʌvˈbʌrd/
/ˈlʌvbəd/
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Other forms: lovebirds

Definitions of lovebird
  1. noun
    small Australian parakeet usually light green with black and yellow markings in the wild but bred in many colors
  2. noun
    small African parrot noted for showing affection for their mates
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    type of:
    parrot
    usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
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