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siskin

Syllabification: (sis·kin)

Pronunciation: /ˈsiskin/

Definition of siskin

noun

a small songbird related to the goldfinch.
- Genus Carduelis (and Serinus), family Fringillidae: several species, including the pine siskin (C. pinus) of North America, with dark-streaked plumage, notched tail, and touches of yellow on wings and tail