orchard oriole


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

Origin of orchard oriole

1
An Americanism dating back to 1800–10

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How to use orchard oriole in a sentence

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

    In Nesting Time | Olive Thorne Miller
  • One whole year I entertained in my bird-room an individual of strongly marked character, an orchard oriole.

    Upon The Tree-Tops | Olive Thorne Miller
  • Repose of manner was unknown to the orchard oriole; he could never wait a moment for anything.

    Upon The Tree-Tops | Olive Thorne Miller
  • The nest of the orchard oriole is even more remarkable as a piece of woven texture.

    Eye Spy | William Hamilton Gibson
  • The orchard oriole is very social, especially with the king bird.