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Definition of troupial

troupial

/ˈtruː.pi.əl/
trou · pi · al
Plural:troupials
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troupial Lexical Profile

troupial Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, vividly colored songbird (Icterus icterus) native to northern South America, characterized by striking orange and black plumage, a long wedge-shaped tail, and melodious vocalizations; it serves as the national bird of Venezuela.

Example

"While exploring the Venezuelan llanos, the researchers were delighted by the loud, melodic song of a bright orange troupial perched atop a cactus."

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• Rhymes for troupial

• Nearby Words

tropicbird
trou de fer
trough
troupial
trousers
trout
trout perch

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'troupiale', derived from 'troupe' (troop or flock), owing to the bird's tendency to gather and forage in gregarious flocks.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Troupial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/troupial
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