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siskin Definition

sis·kin (sis′kin)

noun

  1. a Eurasian finch (Carduelis spinus) with yellow-green plumage and black markings
  2. 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

  • male: Patricia spotted the return of a male siskin seen on a peanut feeder.
  • female: Both male and female Siskins still on my niger feeder at Birchanger.

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