Bullfinch: meaning, definitions and examples

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bullfinch

 

[ หˆbสŠlfษชnสง ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

The bullfinch is a small songbird that belongs to the finch family, known scientifically as Pyrrhula pyrrhula. It is characterized by its stout body, thick neck, and short tail. The male is easily recognizable by its bright red breast, while the female is more subdued in color, generally brownish. Bullfinches are commonly found in gardens and forests across Europe and parts of Asia, where they primarily feed on seeds and buds. They are known for their sweet, melodic songs, which they use to communicate.

Synonyms

cardinal, finch, songbird

Examples of usage

  • I saw a bullfinch perched on a branch.
  • The bullfinch began singing in the early morning.
  • In spring, bullfinches flock to gardens to feed on blossoming buds.

Translations

Translations of the word "bullfinch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bico-de-lacre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเคซเคฟเค‚เคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dompfaff

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung penggali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะผะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dudek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฅใƒใ‚ทใ‚ณใ‚ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bouvreuil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ camachuelo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผlbรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆํ•€์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนุตููˆุฑ ุงู„ุฌู„ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรฝl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรฝl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บข้›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกkrjanec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bullfรญll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะปั„ะธั‡

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒคแƒ˜แƒœแƒฉแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bulfinch

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bullfinch

Etymology

The term 'bullfinch' originates from the Middle English 'bulfynch', which is a combination of two elements: 'bull', an Old English term referring to 'strong' or 'stout', and 'finch', which denotes a family of birds commonly found in Europe. The bullfinch was first described in the 16th century and has been associated with rural landscapes and gardens. Over the centuries, the name has remained relatively unchanged, signifying the bird's steadfast presence in its natural habitat. Bullfinches have held cultural significance in various societies, often symbolizing joy and harmony with nature, and their plumage has inspired artists and poets throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,389, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.