bullfinch
/'bulfintʃ/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of small songbird: A "bullfinch" is a small, stout finch with a short, thick bill. The common European bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) is known for the male's striking black, white, and grey plumage with a bright red or pinkish-red breast and cheeks.
- A person's name: "Bullfinch" is the surname of Charles Bullfinch, a notable early American architect.
Examples
- Noun (Bird):
- We spotted a pair of bullfinches feeding on buds in the orchard.
- The male bullfinch has a distinctive red breast, while the female's is a more subdued brownish-pink.
- Noun (Person):
- Bullfinch was the first native-born American to work as a professional architect.
Advanced Usage
- In ornithology: The term "bullfinch" can refer specifically to birds of the genus .
- The Azores bullfinch is a critically endangered species.
Variants and Related Words
- Bullfinches (n): The plural form.
- Bullfinches are often shy and difficult to observe.
Different Meanings
- Primary Meaning: The small passerine bird.
- Secondary Meaning: A historical surname, specifically referring to the architect Charles Bullfinch.
Synonyms
- Bird: There is no direct common synonym, but it is a type of finch.
- Architect: Charles Bullfinch (proper noun).
Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the word "bullfinch."
Phrasal Verbs
- There are no phrasal verbs using the word "bullfinch."
Noun
- common European finch mostly black and white with red throat and breast
- United States architect who designed the Capitol Building in Washington which served as a model for state capitols throughout the United States (1763-1844)