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Definition of Vireo

1. Noun. Any of various small insectivorous American birds chiefly olive-grey in color.

Definition of Vireo

1. n. 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.

2. n. 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.

Definition of Vireo

1. Noun. Any of several small insectivorous passerine birds, of the genus ''Vireo'', that have grey-green plumage ¹

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Definition of Vireo

1. a small bird [n -EOS]

Medical Definition of Vireo

1. Any one of numerous species of American singing birds belonging to Vireo and allied genera of the family Vireonidae. In many of the species the back is greenish, or olive-coloured. Called also greenlet. 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. Origin: L, a species of bird. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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