starling
noun/ˈstɑrlɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #12,705 most common English word
Meaning
A small to medium-sized bird with dark, iridescent plumage, known for forming large, swirling flocks.
Example sentence
Every morning, a large flock of starling birds gathered on the telephone wires outside my window.
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