Oriole: meaning, definitions and examples
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oriole
[ หษห.ri.oสl ]
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:
๐ต๐น oriol
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเคฟเคฏเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Oriole
๐ฎ๐ฉ oriole
๐บ๐ฆ ะพััะพะปั
๐ต๐ฑ oriole
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใชใชใผใซ
๐ซ๐ท oriol
๐ช๐ธ oriole
๐น๐ท oriole
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋ฆฌ์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุฑููู
๐จ๐ฟ oriole
๐ธ๐ฐ oriole
๐จ๐ณ ้ป้น
๐ธ๐ฎ oriole
๐ฎ๐ธ oriole
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัะธะพะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oriole
๐ฒ๐ฝ oriole
Word origin
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.