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1. (n.) oriole
any of various New World songbirds of the subfamily Icterinae (family Emberizidae), the males of which are usu. black and orange or black and yellow.
2. oriole
any of various Old World songbirds of the family Oriolidae, as the golden oriole, Oriolus oriolus, having a bright yellow body and black wings and tail.
Etymology: (1770–80; < NL, ML oriolus < OF
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1. (noun) Old World oriole, oriole
mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black
2. (noun) New World oriole, American oriole, oriole
American songbird; male is black and orange or yellow
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