VIREOS

Noun

vireos

plural of vireo

Anagrams

• rivose, virose

Source: Wiktionary


VIREO

Vir"e*o, n. Etym: [L., a species of bird.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: Any one of numerous species of American singing birds belonging to Vireo and allied genera of the family Vireonidæ. In many of the species the back is greenish, or olive-colored. Called also greenlet.

Note: In the Eastern United States the most common species are the white-eyed vireo (Vireo Noveboracensis), the redeyed vireo (V. olivaceus), the blue-headed, or solitary, vireo (V. solitarius), the warbling vireo (V. gilvus), and the yellow-throated vireo (V. flavifrons). All these are noted for the sweetness of their songs.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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GREAT

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