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Definition of twite

twite

/twaɪt/
twite
Plural:twites
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twite Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, brown, heavily streaked finch (Linaria flavirostris) native to northern Europe and central Asia, closely related to the linnet but distinguished by a yellow bill in winter and the lack of red on its breast.

Example

"During our coastal walk in Scotland, we were lucky enough to spot a small flock of twites foraging in the saltmarsh."

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• Rhymes for twite

• Nearby Words

twine
twinleaf
twinspur
twite
two-headed snake
two-striped garter snake
two-toed sloth

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: imitative of the bird's characteristic sharp, twanging call note.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Twite. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/twite
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