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troupial

noun
trou·​pi·​al | \ ˈtrü-pÄ“-É™l How to pronounce troupial (audio) \

Definition of troupial

: a large brightly colored oriole (Icterus icterus) of Central and South America also : any of various related birds (family Icteridae)

First Known Use of troupial

1825, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for troupial

French troupiale, from troupe; from its living in flocks

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