Search Dictionary
Definition of twite
twite
/twaɪt/
twite
Plural:twites
twite Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
1
twite Game Scores & Validity
Scrabble US
Scrabble UK
WWF
Wordle Guess
• 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."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for twite• Rhymes for twite
Word Origin & Etymology
Late 16th century: imitative of the bird's characteristic sharp, twanging call note.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Twite. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/twite