First Known Use: before 12th century
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finch
noun \ˈfinch\
: a small bird with a short, thick beak
Full Definition of FINCH
: any of numerous passerine songbirds (families Fringillidae, Estrildidae, Emberizidae, and Cardinalidae) having a short stout usually conical bill adapted for crushing seeds
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Origin of FINCH
Middle English, from Old English finc; akin to Old High German fincho finch and perhaps to Greek spiza chaffinch
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finch
noun \ˈfinch\
Definition of FINCH for Kids
: a songbird (as a sparrow, bunting, or canary) with a short bill used for eating seeds
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