bullfinch

noun

bull·​finch Ë?bu̇l-ËŒfinch How to pronounce bullfinch (audio)
 also  Ë?bÉ™l-
: a European finch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula of the family Fringillidae) having in the male rosy-red underparts, blue-gray back, and black cap, chin, tail, and wings
also : any of several other finches

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Based on Ramos’ observations, habitat restoration emerged as the primary mode of preserving the Azores bullfinch. — Anne Pinto-Rodrigues, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Sep. 2023 This project has a much broader focus but also includes the conservation of the Azores bullfinch and its habitat. — Anne Pinto-Rodrigues, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Sep. 2023

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First Known Use

circa 1570, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bullfinch was circa 1570

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“Bullfinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullfinch. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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