troupial

[ troo-pee-uhl ]

noun

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

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

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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

Origin of troupial

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

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