thistlefinch

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English

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Etymology

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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.

Noun

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thistlefinch (plural thistlefinches)

  1. Synonym of European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
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