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Bullfinch

Bullfinch Meaning & Definition
Bullfinch Definition And Meaning

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

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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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