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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

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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.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Iora. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/iora
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