sturnine,a.Ornith.|ˈstɜːnaɪn| [ad. L. sturnīn-us, f.sturn-us starling.] Resembling a starling. 1809Shaw 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.