Starling: meaning, definitions and examples

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starling

 

[ หˆstษ‘หr.lษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

A starling is a small to medium-sized passerine bird in the family Sturnidae. They are known for their distinctive iridescent plumage and their ability to mimic sounds, including human speech. Common species include the European starling, often found in large flocks.

Synonyms

Sturnus, bird, mimic

Examples of usage

  • The starling's song was beautiful.
  • A flock of starlings flew over the park.
  • Starlings are known for their stunning aerial displays.
  • The farmer complained about starlings eating his crops.

Translations

Translations of the word "starling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estorninho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเคพเคฐเฅเคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Starling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung starling

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฒะพั€ะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szpak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ ใ‚ฏใƒ‰ใƒช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtourneau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estornino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑฤŸฤฑrcฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐŒ๋ฅด๋ ˆ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุบุฑุงุจ ุงู„ุณู†ุฌุงุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skล™ivรกnek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skorec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆค‹้ธŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกkrjanec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€า›ั‹ั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estornino

Etymology

The word 'starling' originates from the Middle English 'sterlinge', which was derived from the Old English 'styrling', a diminutive form of 'starre' meaning 'star'. This etymology reflects the bird's star-like appearance when seen in a flock, as they move in coordinated patterns that resemble a swirling, dazzling display. The name has retained its connection to the bird's sparkling plumage and social behavior through the centuries. The term has been used in literature since at least the 14th century, with references to their beauty and song, further solidifying their place in cultural traditions across various regions. Starlings have also played a significant role in folklore and mythology, often symbolizing change and communication due to their vocal abilities and social structure.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,312, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.