HyperDic: bullfinch

English > 2 senses of the word Bullfinch / bullfinch:
NOUNperson Bullfinch, Charles BullfinchUnited States architect who designed the Capitol Building in Washington which served as a model for state capitols throughout the United States (1763-1844)
animalbullfinch, Pyrrhula pyrrhulacommon European finch mostly black and white with red throat and breast
English > Bullfinch: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States architect who designed the Capitol Building in Washington which served as a model for state capitols throughout the United States (1763-1844).
SynonymCharles Bullfinch
Instance ofarchitect, designersomeone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
English > bullfinch: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningCommon European finch mostly black and white with red throat and breast.
SynonymPyrrhula pyrrhula
Member ofPyrrhula, genus Pyrrhulabullfinches
BroaderfinchAny of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
Spanishcamachuelo
CatalanPyrrhula pyrrhula

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