orchard oriole

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noun

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

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Origin of orchard oriole

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10

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.
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography [May, 1897]|Various