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Definition of Starling
1. Noun. Gregarious birds native to the Old World.
Group relationships: Family Sturnidae, Sturnidae
Specialized synonyms: Common Starling, Sturnus Vulgaris, Pastor Roseus, Pastor Sturnus, Rose-colored Pastor, Rose-colored Starling, Mina, Minah, Myna, Myna Bird, Mynah, Mynah Bird
Definition of Starling
1. n. Any passerine bird belonging to Sturnus and allied genera. The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is dark brown or greenish black, with a metallic gloss, and spotted with yellowish white. It is a sociable bird, and builds about houses, old towers, etc. Called also stare, and starred. The pied starling of India is Sternopastor contra.
Definition of Starling
1. Proper noun. (surname A=An English from=Middle English dot=) from a nickname for a gregarious person. ¹
2. Proper noun. (surnames male given name) transferred from the surname. ¹
3. Noun. A gregarious passerine bird, of the family ''Sturnidae'', having dark, iridescent plumage ¹
4. Noun. A structure of pilings that protects the piers of a bridge ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Starling
1. a European bird [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Starling
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