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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
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Recent Examples of starling from the Web
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Who: Started in 1996 in San Diego by former U.S. national team member Byron Shewman, the Starlings teams offer club volleyball opportunities to girls (ages 10-18) regardless of their socioeconomic background.
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Starling lined out to shortstop for the second out and Soler hammered the two out grand slam to end the game.
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This is not just the story of Mozart and his starling, but a love letter to vulgarity, messiness, caprice and the beauty of things that don’t fit, don’t go where they are supposed to.
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The rest of it is berries left in the bramble after a visit from midday starlings.
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An aplomado falcon works best for agricultural clients plagued by starlings and sparrows.
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Techniques involving air cannons, fireworks, and distress calls are often on timers, and starlings and sparrows quickly recognize their patterns and avoid them.
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When falcons take to the air, sparrows, starlings, and pigeons know to get the flock out of there.
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Origin and Etymology of starling
Middle English, from Old English stærlinc, from stær starling + -ling, -linc -ling; akin to Old High German stara starling, Latin sturnus
STARLING Defined for English Language Learners
starling
playDefinition of starling for English Language Learners
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: a dark brown or black bird that is common in Europe and the U.S.
STARLING Defined for Kids
starling
playDefinition of starling for Students
: a dark brown or greenish black European bird that is now common in the United States
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See words that rhyme with starling Spanish Central: Translation of starling Nglish: Translation of starling for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about starling
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