Vireo: meaning, definitions and examples
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vireo
[ หvษชr.i.oส ]
bird species
The vireo is a small, usually greenish bird belonging to the family Vireonidae. They are known for their distinctive, melodious songs and are primarily found in North and Central America. Vireos typically inhabit wooded areas and are often seen flitting through foliage in search of insects and fruits. There are several species of vireos, each exhibiting unique markings and vocalizations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The red-eyed vireo sang beautifully from its perch.
- Vireos can often be spotted in the dense foliage of a forest.
- During migration, many vireos can be found in backyards looking for food.
Translations
Translations of the word "vireo" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vireo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคพเคฏเคฐเคฟเคฏเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Vireo
๐ฎ๐ฉ vireo
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒััะตะพ
๐ต๐ฑ vireo
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฌใช
๐ซ๐ท vireo
๐ช๐ธ vireo
๐น๐ท vireo
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๋ ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฑููู
๐จ๐ฟ vireo
๐ธ๐ฐ vireo
๐จ๐ณ ็ปด้ทๆฌง
๐ธ๐ฎ vireo
๐ฎ๐ธ vireo
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะธัะตะนะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vireo
๐ฒ๐ฝ vireo
Etymology
The term 'vireo' comes from the Latin word 'viridis', meaning 'green', which is a reference to the common coloration of many vireo species. The word was adopted into English in the early 19th century, around 1805, as naturalists began to classify birds more systematically. Earlier, vireos were often confused with other similar bird species, but advances in ornithology clarified their unique characteristics, leading to their own classification in the family Vireonidae. The interest in vireos also reflects the broader trend of birdwatching and ecological awareness that developed in the 19th century, particularly in North America.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,131, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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