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Definition of parrotfinch

parrotfinch

/ˈpær.ətˌfɪntʃ/
par · rot · finch
Plural:parrotfinches
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parrotfinch Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several small, brilliantly colored estrildid finches of the genus Erythrura, native to Southeast Asia, Australasia, and Pacific islands, typically characterized by striking green plumage with red or blue markings.

Example

"The red-headed parrotfinch darted through the aviary, its bright green and crimson feathers flashing in the sunlight."

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• Nearby Words

parrot tulip
parrot's beak
parrotbill
parrotfinch
parrotfish
parsley
parsnip

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined by combining 'parrot' and 'finch', referencing the birds' vivid, parrot-like green, red, or blue plumage alongside their finch-like size and seed-eating beak.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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