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Definition of lory

lory

/ˈlɔː.ɹi/
lo · ry
Plural:lories
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• noun

1

Any of various small to medium-sized, brightly colored parrots native to Australasia and Southeast Asia, characterized by a specialized brush-tipped tongue used for feeding on nectar, pollen, and soft fruits.

Example

"The vibrant red and green lory perched on the tropical blossom, gracefully extracting nectar with its specialized tongue."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Early 17th century: via Dutch from Malay 'luri' or 'nuri', meaning 'parrot'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lory
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