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单词 troupial
释义

troupial

[ troo-pee-uhl ]
/ ˈtru pi əl /

noun

any of several American birds of the family Icteridae, especially one with brilliantly colored plumage, as Icterus icterus, of South America.

Origin of troupial

First recorded in 1815–25, troupial is from the French word troupiale (so called from its gregariousness). See troop, -ial

Words nearby troupial

trough, trough roof, trounce, troupe, trouper, troupial, trous-de-loup, trouse, trouser, trousers, trouser suit
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British Dictionary definitions for troupial

troupial
/ (ˈtruːpɪəl) /

noun

any of various American orioles of the genus Icterus, esp I. icterus, a bright orange-and-black South American bird

Word Origin for troupial

C19: from French troupiale, from troupe flock; referring to its gregarious habits
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