orchard oriole
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of orchard oriole
An Americanism dating back to 1800–10
Example Sentences
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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
The silvery phrases of the orchard oriole fell on the ear like a shower of "liquid pearls."
From See America First by Hiestand, Orville O.
He was dignified, yet his dignity was not like that of a thrush; he was calm and cool, yet not after the manner of an orchard oriole.
From In Nesting Time by Miller, Olive Thorne
I should like to see the orchard oriole in the rôle of a father; a terribly fussy one he would be without doubt.
From In Nesting Time by Miller, Olive Thorne
He was an orchard oriole, and after looking on for a while, he came down and carried off the hopper to eat.
From Types of Children's Literature by Barnes, Walter
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