accouplement

/ɑkoʊpləmɛnt/ or /ɑkwɑpləmɑ̃/ (French)

Definitions

1. noun

A pair of birds, especially one in a breeding or nesting relationship; a mated pair of birds

“The ornithologist observed the accouplement of the rare species in their natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • couple
  • mated pair
  • pair

Antonyms

  • single
  • solitary