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starling

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1. starling - Noun

2. Starling - Proper noun

Meaning

Any passerine bird belonging to Sturnus and allied genera. The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is dark brown or greenish black, with a metallic gloss, and spotted with yellowish white. It is a sociable bird, and builds about houses, old towers, etc. Called also stare, and starred. The pied starling of India is Sternopastor contra.

A California fish; the rock trout.

A structure of piles driven round the piers of a bridge for protection and support; -- called also sterling.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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“After more than 20 years of silence, we’re privileged to give voice to one of America’s most enduring heroes – Clarice Starling. Source: Internet

During his 90th birthday, Taylor was honored at the Coharie Country Club with a proclamation titled “Ed Taylor Day” from Mayor Lew Starling. Source: Internet

From Nate McLouth, Andrew McCutchen, to Starling Marte, center was never an issue for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Source: Internet

Chicago R&B singer Jeremy "Jeremih" Felton with his mother Gwenda Starling. Source: Internet

On Tuesday 14 December 2010, developer Tim Starling found backups on SourceForge containing every change made to Wikipedia from its creation in January 2001 to 17 August 2001. Source: Internet

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Starling Marte announced on social media that his wife Noelia has died of a heart attack. Source: Internet

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