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Definition of brambling

brambling

/ˈbɹæm.blɪŋ/
bram · bling
Plural:bramblings
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brambling Lexical Profile

brambling Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small migratory Eurasian finch (Fringilla montifringilla) closely related to the chaffinch, noted for the male's distinctive orange breast and black head during the breeding season.

Example

"During the winter, large flocks of bramblings often migrate south to forage for beech mast in deciduous woodlands."

• Rhymes for brambling

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the English word 'bramble' combined with the suffix '-ing', likely referring to the bird's habit of foraging or roosting in bramble thickets.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brambling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brambling
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