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The Eurasian bullfinchThe Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula).
/ˈbʊlˌfɪnt͡ʃ/
» Is that a bullfinch or a nightingale?
Meaning
4 sensesThe Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula).
Gimpel, Dompfaff
снеги́рьsnegírʹ
снігу́рsnihúr
Any of various other Old World finches in the genus Pyrrhula.
снеги́рьsnegírʹ
снігу́рsnihúr
An obstacle for a horse, consisting of a solid fence with brush above it, through which the horse should jump.
(UK, archaic, slang)A large, thick quickset hedge.
More definitions
- 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)
Examples
1 sentencesIs that a bullfinch or a nightingale?
Translations
9 languagesУкраїнська
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Origin
From bull + finch.From bull + finch.
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Forms
plural: bullfinchesSynonyms
8 synonymsClose in meaning
- common European finch mostly black and white with red throat and breast:Pyrrhula pyrrhula
- United States architect who designed the Capitol Building in Washington which served as a model for state capitols throughout the United States (1763-1844):Charles BulfinchCharles Bullfinch