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Definition of siskin

siskin

/ˈsɪs.kɪn/
sis · kin
Plural:siskins
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siskin Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, seed-eating songbird of the finch family (genus Spinus), typically characterized by yellowish-green plumage and dark streaking, found predominantly in coniferous or mixed woodlands across Eurasia and North America.

Example

"During the harsh winter, a large flock of pine siskins descended upon the backyard feeders to forage for thistle seeds."

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sirystes
sis
sisal
siskin
sissified
sissiness
sissy

Word Origin & Etymology

Early 16th century: from Middle Dutch 'siseken', a diminutive form likely of Slavic origin (compare with Polish 'czyżyk' and Russian 'chizh'), probably imitative of the bird's high-pitched, twittering call.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Siskin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/siskin
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