lovebird

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After taking a lengthy survey, each potential lovebird is assigned a dominant and secondary type, and these types - along with demographic information - guide the computer's matches.

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  1. noun Any of various small Old World parrots, especially of the genus Agapornis, often kept as cage birds and noted for the apparent affection between mates.
  2. noun Informal A couple who are openly affectionate or demonstrative with each other, especially in public.

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  • Inside was Ryli Ann, the lovebird who perished after Kathryn, blinded by the smoke, lost her grip on the birdcage. —  Thestar.com - Home Page
  • My lovebird flew into some fly paper, the really sticky stuff. —  Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions
  • Hankie with lovebird print and a multi-lingual I love you print. —  LuLu's Vintage Blog
  • Unfortunately, our little lovebird Tango passed away last week after 17 wonderful years, and it about broke my heart -- but I've still got my little cockatiel Tiki. —  Daily Kos
  • I do have a lovebird who eats a pellet diet but has spray millet for treats … this I keep in the refrigerator though. —  What's That Bug?
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