starling
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Noun — A common small to medium-sized bird known for its dark, glossy, iridescent feathers and noisy flocking behaviour.
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Etymology
From Old English stærling, combining stær ("starling") with the diminutive suffix "-ling," so it originally meant something like "little starling."
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What does “starling” mean?
The word “starling” means a common small to medium-sized bird known for its dark, glossy, iridescent feathers and noisy flocking behaviour. In plain terms, a small dark bird famous for gathering in huge, swooping flocks called murmurations.
How do you pronounce “starling”?
“Starling” is pronounced STAH-lihng (/ˈstɑɹlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “starling” in a sentence?
Here is “starling” used in a sentence: “Thousands of starlings swirled together in a huge flock at dusk.”
What part of speech is “starling”?
“Starling” is a noun.
Where does the word “starling” come from?
The word “starling” comes from Old English. From Old English stærling, combining stær ("starling") with the diminutive suffix "-ling," so it originally meant something like "little starling.".