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Oriole Definition & Meaning

oriole
noun
  1. mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black
  2. American songbird; male is black and orange or yellow

"Oriole" in song lyrics

See how oriole is used in real songs:

  • "tom anderson baltimore oriole"
    AOL — AOL
  • "tom anderson former baltimore oriole"
    AOL — AOL
  • "northen oriole"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does oriole mean?
mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black American songbird; male is black and orange or yellow
What part of speech is oriole?
Oriole is a noun.
How many definitions does oriole have?
Oriole has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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