单词 | redface lovebird |
释义 | > as lemmasredface lovebird 1. The red-headed lovebird, Agapornis pullarius, of central Africa, the male of which has a red face and bill. Frequently attributive in redface lovebird. Cf. red-faced adj. 2. Now rare. ΚΠ 1876 Bazaar, Exchange & Mart 26 Aug. p. v/3 (advt.) African red face love birds, 300 pairs. 1884 Parrots in Captivity II. 39 A male [Blue Wing]..will mate..with a female Red-face (Agapornis pullaria). 1895 I. K. Funk et al. Standard Dict. Eng. Lang. II. at Red a. Redface, the red-faced lovebird. 1907 Bird Notes Jan. 248 Someone having presented the lady with a male Redface she thought her two hens would be delighted to welcome him. 1989 Tinley Park (Illinois) Star 2 Feb. d7/3 (advt.) Red face love birds, $550. < as lemmas |
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