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gold⋅finch

  [gohld-finch]
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–noun
1. a European finch, Carduelis carduelis, having a crimson face and wings marked with yellow.
2. any of certain related American finches of the genus Carduelis, as C. tristis, the male of which has yellow body plumage in the summer.
Origin:
bef. 1000; ME; OE goldfinc. See gold, finch
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gold·finch   (gōld'fĭnch')   
n.  

  1. Any of several small American finches of the genus Carduelis, especially C. tristis, of which the male has yellow plumage with a black forehead, wings, and tail.

  2. A small Eurasian finch (Carduelis carduelis) having brownish plumage with black wings boldly marked with yellow and a red patch across the face.

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