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Definition of vireo

vireo

/ˈvɪr.i.oʊ/
vir · e · o
Plural:vireos
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vireo Lexical Profile

vireo Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American Any of various small, insectivorous New World songbirds of the family Vireonidae, typically characterized by olive-green or grayish plumage, a slightly hooked bill, and a persistent, melodious song.

Example

"During our morning hike in the deciduous forest, we spotted a red-eyed vireo foraging for caterpillars among the canopy leaves."

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virgin's bower
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'vireo', a term used by Pliny for a type of green finch or bird, derived from 'virere' meaning 'to be green', reflecting the bird's typical olive-green plumage.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vireo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vireo
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