linnet
linnet
Definition
lin·net (lin′it)
noun
either of two small, variously colored finches, an Old World species (Acanthis cannabina) or a New World species (Carpodacus mexicanus)
Etymology: ME linet < OFr linette < lin, flax (< L linum): so called because it feeds on flaxseed
linnet
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- include: In addition to skylarks, other birds feeding on the roof have included linnet, meadow pipit and pied wagtail.
- breed: The bushy scrub provides shelter and food for migrating birds in spring and autumn and supports small numbers of breeding linnets and stonechats.
Adjective modifier
- c100: Few other species involved in the movement - just 1 Tree Pipit - but a flock of c100 Linnets in the rape field.
- e.g.: More efficient harvesting techniques affect those species that profit from seed wastage ( e.g. linnet, corn bunting ).
- little: Within the bush, her covert nest A little linnet fondly prest The dew sat chilly on her breast Sae early in the morning.
Modifies a noun
- manager: Linnets manager Gary Mills said: " I'm delighted.
- boss: Linnets boss Gary Mills said: " It was another game we should have won.
Preposition: in
- field: Few other species involved in the movement - just 1 Tree Pipit - but a flock of c100 Linnets in the rape field.
Browse dictionary entries near linnet
- Linnaeus
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- linkup
- links
- linking verb
- linking
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- lino
- linocut
- linoleate
- linoleic acid
- linolenate
- linolenic acid
- linoleum
- Linotype
- linsang
- linseed
