plural orioles
1
: a colorful North American bird that has an orange or yellow body with black wings
2
: a European bird
Note: The male European oriole has a bright yellow body and black wings.
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“Oriole.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/oriole. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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