Baltimore oriole
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


Bal·ti·more oriole

noun \ˈbl-tə-ˌmr-, -mər-\

Definition of BALTIMORE ORIOLE

: an oriole (Icterus galbula) of the eastern and central United States and southern Canada in which the male has a solid black head and the female usually has an olive-brown back and orange-yellow underside and that was formerly considered to be a subspecies of northern oriole

Origin of BALTIMORE ORIOLE

George Calvert, Lord Baltimore
First Known Use: 1808

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: Balto–Slavic
Previous Word in the Dictionary: Baltimore clipper
All Words Near: Baltimore oriole

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up Baltimore oriole? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

#6: Flabbergast
: to overwhelm with shock,
surprise, or wonder
See All Top 25 Entries »
Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More