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Bullfinch
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What's The Definition Of Bullfinch?
[n] common European finch mostly black and white with red throat and breast
[n] United States architect who designed the Capitol Building in Washington which served as a model for state capitols throughout the United States (1763-1844) Synonyms | Synonyms for Bullfinch: Charles Bullfinch | Pyrrhula pyrrhula Related Terms | Find terms related to Bullfinch: See Also | architect | designer | finch | genus Pyrrhula | Pyrrhula Bullfinch In Webster's Dictionary \Bull"finch`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A bird of the genus {Pyrrhula} and other related genera,
especially the {P. vulgaris or rubicilla}, a bird of Europe
allied to the grosbeak, having the breast, cheeks, and neck,
red.
Note: As a cage bird it is highly valued for its remarkable
power of learning to whistle correctly various musical
airs.
{Crimson-fronted bullfinch}. (Zo["o]l.) See {Burion}.
{Pine bullfinch}, the pine finch.
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