troupial
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English
Etymology
French troupiale, from troupe (“troop”), so named because they live in flocks.
Pronunciation
Noun
troupial (plural troupials)
- Any of three South American birds of the genus Icterus.
- (loosely) Any bird of the American family Icteridae; an icterid.
Usage notes
Hyponyms
- Venezuelan troupial, Icterus icterus
- campo troupial, Icterus jamacaii
- orange-backed troupial, Icterus croconotus
Translations
icterid — see icterid