troupial

[ troo-pee-uhl ]

/ ˈtru pi əl /

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noun

any of several American birds of the family Icteridae, especially one with brilliantly colored plumage, as Icterus icterus, of South America.

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Origin of troupial

First recorded in 1815–25, troupial is from the French word troupiale (so called from its gregariousness). See troop, -ial

Words nearby troupial

trough, trough roof, trounce, troupe, trouper, troupial, trous-de-loup, trouse, trouser, trousers, trouser suit

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How to use troupial in a sentence

Harris killed one of the large new Finches, and a Yellow-headed Troupial.
Audubon and his Journals, Volume I (of 2)|Maria R. Audubon
At this place our pilot saw the first Yellow-headed Troupial we have met with.
Audubon and his Journals, Volume I (of 2)|Maria R. Audubon

British Dictionary definitions for troupial

troupial

/ (ˈtruːpɪəl) /

noun

any of various American orioles of the genus Icterus, esp I. icterus, a bright orange-and-black South American bird

Word Origin for troupial

C19: from French troupiale, from troupe flock; referring to its gregarious habits

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