oriole

• Nom désignant un oiseau chanteur, généralement au plumage vif orange et noir ou jaune et noir, vivant dans les régions tropicales et en Amérique.

A noun referring to a type of songbird, typically with bright orange and black or yellow and black plumage, found in tropical regions and the Americas.

1. B2formal

   A mostly tropical songbird, with the male usually having bright orange and black plumage.

   Oriole (oiseau tropical)

   • The oriole's vibrant orange feathers stood out against the green leaves.
   • We spotted a male oriole singing from a high branch.
   • Orioles are known for their beautiful, flute-like songs.

2. B2formalamerican

   An American songbird, with the male typically having black and orange or yellow coloring.

   loriot américain

   • The Baltimore oriole is a common sight in eastern North America.
   • An oriole built a hanging nest in the elm tree in our yard.
   • We put out orange halves to attract orioles during their migration.