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Definition of verdin

verdin

/ˈvɜːrdɪn/
ver · din
Plural:verdins
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verdin Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A very small, active songbird (Auriparus flaviceps) native to the arid desert regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, characterized by gray body plumage, a distinctive yellowish head in adults, and a small chestnut patch on the wings.

Example

"We spotted a verdin flitting rapidly among the thorny branches of the mesquite tree while gathering twigs for its spherical nest."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'verdin' (a yellowhammer or other greenish bird), derived from Old French 'vert' (green) and ultimately from Latin 'viridis', referring to the bird's slightly greenish-yellow head plumage.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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