Etymology

troupial

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Today it means: Any of three South American birds of the genus Icterus. Full definition →

French troupiale
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  1. French · derived fromtroupiale
  2. English todaytroupial

French troupiale, from troupe (“troop”), so named because they live in flocks.

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