orchard oriole

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of orchard oriole

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10

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orchard oriole

Our orchard oriole also makes a pendent nest, but not so deep and pocketlike as that of the Baltimore oriole, and showing no such elaborate use of strings and hairs.

From Under the Maples by Burroughs, John

Although the Baltimore oriole has a Southern name, he is really more common at the North, whereas the orchard oriole is more at home south of New England.

From Birds Every Child Should Know by Blanchan, Neltje

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

From Upon The Tree-Tops by Miller, Olive Thorne

I give a list of birds found in the Canadian woods: Baltimore oriole, barn swallow, wild canary, sand-martin, cherry-bird, ground-bird, ring-dove, shore-lark, red-headed woodpecker, orchard oriole, brown canary, dipper, phœbe, kingbird, guinea-fowl, and sparrows.

From Harper's Young People, September 14, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly by Various

There were six of them, and every one delighted in singing; the three thrushes, a bluebird, a female orchard oriole, and a Mexican clarin.

From In Nesting Time by Miller, Olive Thorne