Chaffinch Definition

chăfĭnch
noun
A small European finch (Fringilla coelebs) that has a white patch on each shoulder: often kept in a cage as a pet.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • Fringilla coelebs

Other Word Forms of Chaffinch

Noun

Singular:
chaffinch
Plural:
chaffinches

Origin of Chaffinch

  • Middle English chaffinche from Old English ceaffinc ceaf chaff, husk finc finch

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • chaff +‎ finch

    From Wiktionary

Chaffinch Sentence Examples

  • The chaffinch breeds early in the season, and its song may often be heard in February.

  • On the continent of Europe the chaffinch is a favourite song-bird, especially in Germany, where great attention is paid to its training.

  • This male chaffinch was waiting for his turn at the bird feeder.

  • There are also two species of owl, three species of sea-mew, the stockdove, quail, raven, magpie, chaffinch, goldfinch, blackcap, canary, titmouse, blackbird, house-swallow, &c. As to the insects, mention may be made of a species of gnat or mosquito which is sometimes troublesome, especially to strangers.

  • The tit family, chaffinch, blackbird, and thrush are other common birds.

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