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orioleMain Entry: ori·ole Pronunciation: \ˈȯr-ē-ˌōl, -ē-əl\ Function: noun Etymology: New Latin oriolus, from Medieval Latin, from Old French oriol, from Latin aureolus golden-colored, diminutive of aureus golden — more at aureus Date: 1768 1 : any of various usually brightly colored Old World passerine birds (family Oriolidae and especially genus Oriolus)
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