orchard oriole

noun

1. a North American oriole, Icterus spurius, the male of which is chestnut and black.

Word History and Origins

Origin of orchard oriole¹

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10

Example Sentences

I should like to see the orchard oriole in the rôle of a father; a terribly fussy one he would be without doubt.

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One whole year I entertained in my bird-room an individual of strongly marked character, an orchard oriole.

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Repose of manner was unknown to the orchard oriole; he could never wait a moment for anything.

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The nest of the orchard oriole is even more remarkable as a piece of woven texture.

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The Orchard Oriole is very social, especially with the king bird.

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