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Goldfinch

Goldfinch Meaning & Definition
Goldfinch Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Goldfinch?

[n] small European finch having a crimson face and yellow-and-black wings
[n] American finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer

Synonyms | Synonyms for Goldfinch: Carduelis carduelis | New world goldfinch | Spinus tristis | yellowbird

Related Terms | Find terms related to Goldfinch:

See Also | Carduelis | finch | genus Carduelis | genus Spinus | Spinus

Goldfinch In Webster's Dictionary

\Gold"finch`\, n. [AS. goldfinc. See {Gold}, and {Finch}.] (Zo["o]l.) (a) A beautiful bright-colored European finch ({Carduelis elegans}). The name refers to the large patch of yellow on the wings. The front of the head and throat are bright red; the nape, with part of the wings and tail, black; -- called also {goldspink}, {goldie}, {fool's coat}, {drawbird}, {draw-water}, {thistle finch}, and {sweet William}. (b) The yellow-hammer. (c) A small American finch ({Spinus tristis}); the thistle bird. Note: The name is also applied to other yellow finches, esp. to several additional American species of {Spinus}.

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