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Definition of finch

finch

/fɪntʃ/
finch
Plural:finches
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finch Lexical Profile

finch Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small passerine bird belonging to the family Fringillidae or related families, characterized by a stout, conical bill specifically adapted for cracking and eating seeds.

Example

"We set up a new feeder in the backyard and were soon visited by a brightly colored finch."

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• Rhymes for finch

• Nearby Words

fin
fin whale
finance
finch
finfoot
finke
finland

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'finch', originating from Old English 'finc', derived from Proto-Germanic '*finkiz', which is likely imitative of the bird's high-pitched chirping or clicking call.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Finch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/finch
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