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goldfinch
noun gold·finch \-ˌfinch\
: a small mostly yellow American bird
: a small European bird that has red on its head and yellow and black wings
Full Definition of GOLDFINCH
1
: a small Palearctic finch (Carduelis carduelis of the family Fringillidae) with a red, white, and black head and yellow and black wings
2
: any of three small related American finches (genus Carduelis, especially C. tristis) having the breeding plumage of the male yellow with black markings on the wings, tail, and crown
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First Known Use of GOLDFINCH
before 12th century
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goldfinch
noun gold·finch \ˈgōld-ˌfinch\
Definition of GOLDFINCH for Kids
1
: a small European bird with a yellow patch on each wing
2
: a small mostly yellow American bird
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