golden oriole
Definition
Noun: A brightly colored songbird, specifically the Eurasian golden oriole (Oriolus oriolus), characterized by the male's striking bright yellow body and contrasting black wings and tail. It is known for its melodious, flute-like song.
Usage
The term "golden oriole" refers specifically to this bird species. It is used as a countable noun. * We were lucky to spot a golden oriole in the oak tree. * The call of the golden oriole is a sure sign of summer. * Several golden orioles have been recorded in this nature reserve.
Advanced Usage
- The name is sometimes used in a poetic or descriptive sense to evoke something rare, beautiful, or melodious.
- Her voice was as sweet and rare as a golden oriole's.
Variants and Related Words
- Oriole (n): A broader term for birds in the family Oriolidae, which includes the golden oriole and other similar species (e.g., the African golden oriole).
- Eurasian golden oriole (n): The full, precise biological name for the species.
Synonyms
- Oriolus oriolus (Scientific name)
Different Meanings
The term "golden oriole" does not have other distinct meanings. It refers exclusively to the bird species. It is not used idiomatically or as a phrasal verb.
Noun
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bright yellow songbird with black wings
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