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Definition of pytilia

pytilia

/pɪˈtɪliə/
py · til · i · a
Plural:pytilias
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pytilia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several small African estrildid finches belonging to the genus Pytilia, characterized by brightly colored plumage, especially red wings, and frequently kept as aviary birds.

Example

"The aviary housed a colorful flock of finches, including a striking green-winged pytilia foraging near the ground."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From New Latin genus name Pytilia (coined by English ornithologist William John Swainson in 1837), of uncertain origin; possibly an arbitrary coinage or derived from an obscure Greek bird name.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pytilia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pytilia
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