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hawfinch

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːfɪn(t)ʃ/

Definition of hawfinch

noun

  • a large Old World finch with a massive bill for cracking open cherry stones and other hard seeds.
    • Genus Coccothraustes, family Fringillidae: three species, in particular the widespread C. coccothraustes

Origin:

late 17th century: from haw1 + finch

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