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oriole Synonyms

Another word for oriole

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• noun (Context 1)

Any of various brightly colored songbirds of the family Icteridae, native to the Americas, characterized by striking black and yellow or orange plumage and the construction of pendulous, intricately woven nests.

Usage Example

"The vibrant orange feathers of a Baltimore icterid flashed in the sunlight as it wove its hanging nest in the upper branches of the elm tree."

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icterid
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songbird

• noun (Context 2)

An arboreal passerine bird of the family Oriolidae, native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, notable for its melodious, flute-like whistling calls and primarily yellow and black plumage.

Usage Example

"While walking through the dense European deciduous forest, the ornithologist paused to listen to the distinctive, liquid song of a golden songbird."

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songbird
passerine

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