English Explanatory Dictionary

thistlefinch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)

Word forms

thistlefinch thistlefinches

Etymology

From thistle + finch. Cognate with Dutch distelvink and German Distelfink; compare also the derivation of Latin carduelis. Goldfinch favor thistle seeds for food, and use thistle down as nest material.

Synonyms

European goldfinch
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