What does VIREO mean?

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Noun

Definitions:

• A small, active, insect-eating bird of the Americas.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈvaɪrioʊ/
• UK: /ˈvɪərɪəʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "vireo" comes from the Latin word "vireo" meaning "to be green." The vireo is a small bird that is typically green or greenish-yellow in color. The word has been used in English since the mid-18th century to describe this type of bird.

Synonyms:

• Greenlet

Related Words:

• Bower
• Crake
• Finch
• Grouse
• Heron

Example Sentences:

• The vireo flitted from branch to branch, searching for insects to eat.
• During the spring migration, many species of vireo can be seen in the forests of North America.
• The greenlet, or vireo, is a small bird that is often overlooked by birdwatchers.