thistlefinch en · NOUN
Etymology
From thistle + finch. Cognate with Dutch distelvink and German Distelfink; compare also the derivation of Latin carduelis. Goldfinch favor thistle seeds for food, and use thistle down as nest material.
Meanings
- Synonym of European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thistlefinches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |