a. Ornith. [ad. L. sturnīn-us, f. sturn-us starling.] Resembling a starling.
1809. Shaw, Gen. Zool., VII. 470. Sturnine Grakle. Gracula sturnina. Grey Grakle,… Native of the Southern parts of Dauria,… building a nest similar to that of a Starling.
