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lory

lory

1 9.5
A small bright parrot that uses a brush-like tongue to eat nectar and soft fruit
  • noun
  • /ˈlɔri/
translation icon : lori

Examples

  • My name is Lory, and I will be your conference operator today.

    Blog text (10)

  • - HEY LORY, WAIT UP.

    Finding Faith (2013)

  • Our 4th graders created their own creatures with special characteristics, and the 5th graders created their own superheroes; they called them "Ninja," "Monza," "X-Ihana," "Lory," "Rio," etc.

    Blog text (6)

  • The lory is known for its vibrant colors and unique feeding habits, often seen searching for nectar in flowers.

  • At the bird sanctuary, visitors can watch the lory as it skillfully uses its brush-tipped tongue to extract nectar.

  • In Australia, the lory is a popular pet due to its playful nature and stunning plumage.

Synonyms

lorikeet
vslory
  • Australian
1 8.8

A small brightly colored parrot from Australia that eats nectar and soft fruit

has a brush tipped tongue rather than a simple slender one
Glossopsitta
vslory
  • Specialized
9.9

A small colorful parrot from Australia that feeds on flower nectar

is the specific term for a single bird rather than for a whole genus
Glossopsitta versicolor
vslory
  • Specialized
9.9

A small parrot from northern Australia with bright red, green and yellow feathers

is the broader group rather than this one species
Varied Lorikeet
vslory
  • Australian
9.4

A small bright parrot from northern Australia with many colored feathers

is the general type not limited to that single species
rainbow lorikeet
vslory
  • Australian
7.0

A bright, colorful parrot from Australia that often feeds on nectar

focuses on feeding with a brush tipped tongue rather than playfulness

How Colorful

macaw
7 4.1
lory
1 9.5
parrot
79 1.0
sparrow
38 1.0

Surface Forms

lory singular
lories plural

Etymology

Lory comes from a Malay word luri that meant 'parrot' and was used by sailors for the bright birds they saw in Asia. It is the same root as lorikeet, so lory today means a small, colorful parrot often found feeding on nectar and soft fruit.