lovebird

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  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

Etymology

From love + bird.

In classic literature

Synonyms

budgerigar, budgereegah, budgerygah, budgie, grass parakeet, shell parakeet, Melopsittacus undulatus

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