finch

noun \ˈfinch\

: a small bird with a short, thick beak

Full Definition of FINCH

: any of numerous passerine songbirds (families Fringillidae, Estrildidae, Emberizidae, and Cardinalidae) having a short stout usually conical bill adapted for crushing seeds

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Origin of FINCH

Middle English, from Old English finc; akin to Old High German fincho finch and perhaps to Greek spiza chaffinch

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with FINCH

chinch, cinch, clinch, flinch, grinch, inch, lynch, Minch, pinch, squinch, winch

FINCH Defined for Kids

finch

noun \ˈfinch\

Definition of FINCH for Kids

: a songbird (as a sparrow, bunting, or canary) with a short bill used for eating seeds

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