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Definition of iora

iora

/ˈaɪ.ə.rə/
i · o · ra
Plural:ioras
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iora Lexical Profile

iora Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several small, brightly colored passerine birds of the genus Aegithina, native to the forests and scrublands of South and Southeast Asia.

Example

"During our birdwatching expedition in Thailand, we were thrilled to spot a common iora foraging for insects among the dense canopy leaves."

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• Nearby Words

ion
ionic
ionizer
iora
ios
iota
ipecac

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 19th century: introduced into English ornithology from a local Malay or Javanese name (such as 'ijora' or 'jora') for this type of bird.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Iora. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/iora
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