distelfink

(dĭsˈtl-fĭngk)

noun
A traditional Pennsylvania Dutch folk art motif of a bird or birds symbolizing good luck and happiness.

Origin:

Origin: From German, goldfinch

Origin: , from Middle High German distelvinke

Origin: , from Old High German distilvinko

Origin: : distil, thistle; see steig- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + vinko, finch

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