Oriole: meaning, definitions and examples

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oriole

 

[ หˆษ”ห.ri.oสŠl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

An oriole is a medium-sized songbird from the family Icteridae, characterized by bright plumage and a melodious song. These birds are often known for their striking colors, particularly in males, which display vivid yellow and black or orange and black. Orioles are commonly found in North America and some parts of Central America.

Synonyms

Icteridae, blackbird, songbird.

Examples of usage

  • The oriole arrived at the feeder, brightening the garden.
  • I heard the sweet song of the oriole in the trees.
  • The female oriole is less colorful than the male.
  • Orioles are often seen hanging from fruit tree branches.

Translations

Translations of the word "oriole" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oriol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เคฐเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Oriole

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ oriole

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั€ั–ะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oriole

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒชใ‚ชใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oriol

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oriole

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oriole

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋ฆฌ์˜ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุฑูŠูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oriole

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oriole

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป„้น‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oriole

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ oriole

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะธะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒš

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oriole

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oriole

Etymology

The word 'oriole' originates from the Latin word 'oriolus', which was used to refer to certain birds with yellow plumage and melodious voices. The term was adopted into Middle English from the Old French 'oriol', which itself comes from the Latin. The usage of the term has evolved over centuries, initially describing specific species in Europe and gradually expanding to include various related birds in the Americas, particularly those belonging to the Icteridae family. Orioles became associated with vivid colors and sweet songs, contributing to their appreciated status in both nature and folklore.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,489 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.