any of an Old World family (Sturnidae) of dark-colored passerine birds with a short tail, long wings, and a sharp, pointed bill; esp., the (Sturnus vulgaris) with iridescent plumage, introduced into the U.S., where it is now often a pest
See starling in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(stärˈlĭng)
noun
Any of various Old World passerine birds of the family Sturnidae, characteristically having a short tail, pointed wings, and dark, often iridescent plumage, especially Sturnus vulgaris, widely naturalized in North America.
(stärˈlĭng)
noun
A protective structure of pilings surrounding a pier of a bridge.