Baltimore oriole

American  

noun

1. an oriole, Icterus galbula galbula, of eastern North America: a subspecies of the northern oriole.

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Baltimore oriole British  

noun

1. a North American oriole, Icterus galbula , the male of which has orange and black plumage

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Etymology

Origin of Baltimore oriole

1800–10; earlier Baltimore (bird); so named because the black and orange of the male were the colors of Lord Baltimore 's livery

Example Sentences

Chimney swift, northern flicker, fish crow, killdeer, Baltimore oriole and gray catbird among them.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023

Cole used the song of the Baltimore oriole as some of her thematic material in a beautifully orchestrated score that was witty, succinct and great fun to listen to.

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2016

The Baltimore oriole, for example, is portrayed by a flute, oboe and clarinet, while the California thrasher is represented by the xylophone.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2012

Too late, we earn the wrath of the male parent, a blaze of orange and angry chattering, a Baltimore oriole.

From New York Times • May 24, 2012

Her hat matched her suit in color and was brightened by the wing of a Baltimore oriole.

From The Heatherford Fortune a sequel to the Magic Cameo by Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs.