linnet

/ˈlɪnɪt/ · noun

Meaning

A small passerine bird, the common linnet (Linaria cannabina, syn. Carduelis cannabina), in the finch family Fringillidae, native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa.
A house finch (Haemorhous mexicanus), of North America.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

house finch(English)carduelis cannabina(English)carpodacus mexicanus(English)common linnet(English)redfinch(English)twite(English)green linnet(English)lintie(English)xenophile(English)yellowhammer(English)whitethroat(English)pring(English)

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