lory

pronunciation

How to pronounce lory in British English: UK ['lɔ:rɪ]word uk audio image

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  • Noun:
    small brightly colored Australasian parrots having a brush-tipped tongue for feeding on nectar and soft fruits

Word Origin

lory (n.)
small parrot of New Guinea and Australia, 1690s, from Malay luri, name of kind of parrot, variant of nuri.