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verdin

Pronunciation: /ˈvəːdɪn/
Definition of verdin

noun

  • a small songbird with a grey body and yellowish head, found in the semi-deserts of south-western North America.
    • Auriparus flaviceps, family Remizidae

Origin:

late 19th century: from French, literally 'yellowhammer'

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