HyperDic: goldfinch

English > 2 senses of the word goldfinch:
NOUNanimalgoldfinch, New World goldfinch, yellowbird, Spinus tristisAmerican finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer
animalgoldfinch, Carduelis carduelissmall European finch having a crimson face and yellow-and-black wings
goldfinch > pronunciation
Soundsgow'ldfih.nch
Rhymescinch ... winch: 9 rhymes with ihnch...
English > goldfinch: 2 senses > noun 1, animal
MeaningAmerican finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer.
SynonymsNew World goldfinch, yellowbird, Spinus tristis
Member ofSpinus, genus SpinusIn some classifications considered a subgenus of Carduelis
BroaderfinchAny of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
English > goldfinch: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaningsmall European finch having a crimson face and yellow-and-black wings.
SynonymCarduelis carduelis
Member ofCarduelis, genus CarduelisIn some classifications considered the type genus of a subfamily Carduelinae of the family Fringillidae
BroaderfinchAny of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
Spanishjilguero
Catalancadernera, Carduelis carduelis

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