siskin Definition
sis·kin (sis′kin)
noun
- a Eurasian finch (Carduelis spinus) with yellow-green plumage and black markings
- pine siskin
Etymology: via Fl or Du < Ger zeischen, dim. of zeizig < Czech čížek, dim. of číž (akin to Pol czyz, Russ čiž), of echoic orig.
siskin Usage Examples
Converse of object
see: Patricia spotted the return of a male siskin seen on a peanut feeder.
Adjective modifier
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