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Oriole (Noun)

Meaning 1

Mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The oriole's vibrant orange plumage stood out against the dull gray tree bark as it sang its morning song.
  • Our backyard bird feeder was occasionally visited by an oriole, its bright colors a welcome sight on a gloomy day.
  • During its annual migration, the Baltimore oriole can be spotted in woodlands and backyards throughout North America.
  • The pair of orioles flitted between the mango trees, their black and orange feathers glistening in the sunlight.
  • In many parts of Central America, the oriole is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity due to its beautiful singing voice.

Synonyms

  • Old World Oriole

Hypernyms

  • Oscine

Hyponyms

  • Golden Oriole
  • Fig-bird

Meaning 2

American songbird; male is black and orange or yellow.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

  • American Oriole
  • New World Oriole

Hypernyms

  • Oscine
  • Oscine Bird

Hyponyms

  • Meadowlark
  • Cacique
  • Icterus Galbula
  • Cazique
  • New World Blackbird
  • Blackbird
  • Dolichonyx Oryzivorus
  • Northern Oriole
  • Icterus Spurius
  • Orchard Oriole
  • Ricebird
  • Lark
  • Bobolink
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