Goldfinch
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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, fools
coat, drawbird, draw-water, thistle finch, and sweet William.Goldfinch meaning & definition 1 of Goldfinch.
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A brightly coloured finch with yellow feathers in the plumage.
Goldfinch meaning & definition 2 of Goldfinch.
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a small brightly coloured bird of the finch family, with yellow feathers. Some types also have red feathers on their heads.
Goldfinch meaning & definition 3 of Goldfinch.