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Pirol

Eurasian golden oriole

noun pee-ROHL Rare

Origin: from Latin aureolus via French

Usage Note

Pirol (Oriolus oriolus) is a striking yellow and black songbird whose fluting call is often heard but the bird rarely seen, as it stays high in tree canopies. A summer visitor to German deciduous forests.

Examples

"Der melodische Ruf des Pirols hallte durch den Auwald."

Natural Translation

The melodious call of the golden oriole echoed through the floodplain forest.

Literal Translation

The melodious call of-the oriole echoed through the floodplain-forest.

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