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pine siskin

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pine siskin

–noun
a small, North American finch, Carduelis pinus, of coniferous forests, having yellow markings on the wings and tail.
Also called pine finch.


Origin:
1885–90, Americanism
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pine siskin  
n.  A North American finch (Carduelis pinus) having streaked, brownish plumage. Also called pine finch.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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