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bullfinch
noun bull·finch \ˈbu̇l-ˌfinch also ˈbəl-\
: a small European bird
Full Definition of BULLFINCH
: a European finch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula of the family Fringillidae) having in the male rosy-red underparts, blue-gray back, and black cap, chin, tail, and wings; also : any of several other finches
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First Known Use of BULLFINCH
circa 1570
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bullfinch
noun bull·finch \ˈbu̇l-ˌfinch\
Definition of BULLFINCH for Kids
: a European songbird that has a thick bill and a red breast
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