lory

UK
/ˈlɔːri/
US
/ˈlɔri/

Translations

lorynoun
lories
pl
UK
/ˈlɔːri/
US
/ˈlɔri/
The lory is a colorful parrot native to the Australasian region.
Лори — это яркий попугай, обитающий в Австралазийском регионе.
Additional translations
Synonyms
loryadjective
UK
/ˈlɔː.ri/
US
/ˈlɔːr.i/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. 'lory exhibit', 'lory feathers'.

Definitions

lorynoun
A small to medium-sized parrot found in Australasia, known for its bright plumage and brush-tipped tongue used for feeding on nectar.
The lory perched on the branch, its vibrant feathers glistening in the sunlight.
loryadjective
Relating to or characteristic of lories, the nectar-feeding parrots of the subfamily Loriinae.
The zoo opened a new lory enclosure that allows visitors to feed the birds.