Definition of Goldfench
Gold"finch` (?), n. [AS.
goldfinc. See Gold, and Finch.]
(Zoöl.) (a) A beautiful bright-
colored European finch (Carduelis elegans). The name refers to
the large patch of yellow on the wings. The front of the head and
throat are bright red; the nape, with part of the wings and tail,
black; -- called also goldspink, goldie, fool's
coat, drawbird, draw-water, thistle finch,
and sweet William. (b) The yellow-
hammer. (c) A small American finch
(Spinus tristis); the thistle bird.
&fist; The name is also applied to other yellow finches, esp. to
several additional American species of Spinus.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
GOLDFINCH. One who has commonly a purse full of gold.
Goldfinches; guineas.
- The Devil's Dictionary (Ambrose Bierce)
- A small passerine bird of the finch family; the European Goldfinch, Carduelis carduelis, or the American Goldfinch, Carduelis tristis.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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