Meaning & use
Oriole
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A brightly colored songbird, typically with black-and-orange or black-and-yellow plumage, found in North America and parts of the Old World.
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A flash of orange in the treetop revealed a Baltimore oriole building its nest.
Orioles are known for weaving intricate hanging nests from grass and plant fibers.
A note on using this word
The name comes from the Latin "aureolus," meaning "golden," a nod to the bird's vivid coloring.
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