WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

genus icterus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun genus icterus has 1 sense
  1. Icterus, genus Icterus - type genus of the Icteridae
    --1 is a kind of bird genus
    --1 is a member of Icteridae, family Icteridae
    --1 has members:
     northern oriole, Icterus galbula; orchard oriole, Icterus spurius

Definitions from the Web

Genus Icterus

Definition: Genus Icterus refers to a group of New World birds in the family Icteridae, commonly known as orioles.


Senses and Usages:


Sense 1:

Noun

1.1 - A genus of vibrant and colorful passerine birds found in the Americas.

Example Sentence: The genus Icterus includes species such as the Baltimore oriole and the orchard oriole.


Sense 2:

Noun

2.1 - The taxonomic classification comprising the oriole species.

Example Sentence: The genus Icterus belongs to the family Icteridae.


Sense 3:

Popular Usage

3.1 - In popular usage, the term "genus Icterus" may be referred to collectively as all oriole species.

Example Sentence: Many bird enthusiasts admire the beautiful plumage of genus Icterus.


Sense 4:

Local Usage

4.1 - In certain local contexts, genus Icterus might specifically refer to a particular oriole species endemic to a region.

Example Sentence: The locals were delighted to spot a rare species of genus Icterus during their birdwatching expedition.


Related Products:

Oriole Bird Feeders
Oriole Field Guides
Oriole Bird Sounds
genus hyssopus genus iberis genus ibero-mesornis genus ibis genus ichthyosaurus genus ichthyostega genus ictalurus genus icteria genus icterus genus ictiobus genus ictonyx genus idesia genus iguana genus iguanodon genus ilex genus iliamna genus illecebrum

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus