oriole

/'ɔ:rioul/
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oriole

A bright orange and black oriole perches on a tree branch, singing.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of American songbird: An oriole is a songbird found in the Americas. The male is typically black with bright orange or yellow plumage.
    • A type of Old World songbird: An oriole is also a mostly tropical songbird of the Old World. The male is usually bright orange and black.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Baltimore oriole is a common sight in eastern North America during the summer.
    • We heard the beautiful, flute-like song of an oriole in the forest.
Advanced Usage
  • "oriole nest": Refers to the distinctive hanging, pouch-like nest woven by these birds.
    • The oriole nest swayed gently from the high branch.
Variants and Related Words
  • Old World oriole (n): Refers specifically to orioles of the family Oriolidae, found in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
  • New World oriole (n): Refers specifically to orioles of the family Icteridae, found in the Americas. Also commonly called "American oriole".
Synonyms
  • Songbird: A general term for a bird known for its musical calls.
  • Blackbird: A broad term for various birds, often with black plumage, which includes some New World orioles in the Icterid family.
oriole

A bright orange and black oriole perches on a tree branch, singing.

Noun
  1. American songbird; male is black and orange or yellow
  2. mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black

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