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icterus spurius
 

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Noun icterus spurius has 1 sense
  1. orchard oriole, Icterus spurius - the male is chestnut-and-black
    --1 is a kind of New World oriole, American oriole, oriole
    --1 is a member of Icterus, genus Icterus

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Icterus Spurius - Definition and Examples

Definition:

Icterus spurius refers to a species of bird commonly known as the Orchard Oriole.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A small passerine bird (Icterus spurius) native to North and Central America, characterized by a vibrant orange coloration in males.

2. The color orange, resembling that of the Orchard Oriole.

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Noun:

  1. The icterus spurius is commonly found nesting in orchards and woodlands.
  2. The male icterus spurius displays striking orange plumage during breeding season.
  3. Orchard Orioles, scientifically known as icterus spurius, migrate to warmer regions during winter.
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