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citril

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪtrɪl/

(also citril finch)
Definition of citril

noun

  • a small European and African finch related to the canary, with generally yellowish-green plumage.
    • Genus Serinus, family Fringillidae: two species

Origin:

late 17th century: apparently from Italian citrinella, diminutive of citrina 'citrine-coloured (bird)'