Oriole Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɔɹiˌoʊɫ

OR-ee-ohl

UK

ˈɔːɹɪˌəʊl

AW-ree-uhl

Definition

An oriole is a small songbird with bright yellow, orange, and black feathers, known for its melodious singing.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used for describing the bird, but also refers to the 'Baltimore Orioles', a famous American baseball team. The bird is found in America and Eurasia; context clarifies if referring to the bird or the team.

• Spanish: oropéndola - oriole (nombre de equipo/referencias específicas)
• Portuguese (BR): papa-moscas - orióle (referência a time ou contexto específico)
• Portuguese (PT): papa-moscas - oriole (referência a equipa ou contexto específico)
• Chinese (Simplified): 黄鹂
• Chinese (Traditional): 黃鸝
• Hindi: ओरियोल (एक प्रकार का पक्षी)
• Arabic: طائر الصفصاف - أوريول (عند الإشارة إلى الفريق أو سياقات خاصة)
• Bengali: কোপাই - ওরিওল (পাখি)
• Russian: иволга
• Japanese: コウライウグイス
• Vietnamese: chim vàng anh
• Korean: 꾀꼬리
• Turkish: arı kuşu - oriol (kuş)
• Urdu: پیلا بُلبل (پرندہ) - اوریول (پرندہ)
• Indonesian: burung kepodang

Example Sentences

I saw an oriole in the garden today.

basic

The oriole has very bright feathers.

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Children listened to the oriole sing.

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Did you know the oriole migrates south every winter?

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Many people confuse the oriole with other yellow birds.

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The Baltimore Oriole is also the name of a famous baseball team.

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