starling

star·ling

noun \ˈstär-liŋ\

Definition of STARLING

: any of a family (Sturnidae, especially genus Sturnus) of usually dark gregarious oscine birds; especially : a dark brown or in summer glossy greenish-black European bird (S. vulgaris) naturalized nearly worldwide and often considered a pest

Origin of STARLING

Middle English, from Old English stærlinc, from stær starling + -ling, -linc -ling; akin to Old High German stara starling, Latin sturnus

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with STARLING

darling, Darling