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Definition of greenfinch

greenfinch

/ˈɡriːnˌfɪntʃ/
green · finch
Plural:greenfinches
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greenfinch Lexical Profile

greenfinch Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A stout, seed-eating Eurasian songbird of the finch family, typically characterized by its olive-green plumage and prominent yellow patches on the wings and tail.

Example

"The birdwatcher was delighted to spot a flock of greenfinches feeding on the sunflower heads in the garden."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

green turtle
green water snake
greenbul
greenfinch
greengage
greenhouse
greenlet

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'grenefinch', combining 'grene' (green) and 'fynch' (finch), directly describing the bird's distinctive yellowish-green plumage.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Greenfinch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/greenfinch
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