oriole
/'ɔ:rioul/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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American songbird; male is black and orange or yellow
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mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black
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