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Linnet: meaning, definitions and examples

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linnet

 

[ หˆlษชnษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

The linnet is a small songbird belonging to the finch family. It is found across Europe and parts of Asia, often in open fields and shrublands. Linnets are known for their pleasant song and are commonly associated with rural habitats.

Synonyms

canary, finch, songbird

Examples of usage

  • The linnet sang sweetly from atop the bush.
  • We spotted a group of linnets fluttering in the meadow.
  • The male linnet has distinctive red markings during mating season.

Translations

Translations of the word "linnet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lineta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเคจเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Linette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung linnet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะฝะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ linnet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒณใƒใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท linotte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lineta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท linnet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ๋„ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูŠู†ูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ linnet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ linnet

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆž—้›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ linet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ linnet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะธะฝะฝะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒข

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ linet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lineta

Etymology

The word 'linnet' originates from the Middle English 'linet', which itself stems from the Old French 'linette'. The French term is a diminutive of 'lin', meaning 'flax', referencing the bird's historical association with agricultural lands where flax was grown. The name reflects not only the birds' habitat but also their diet, which includes seeds from various plants, including those from flax. The linnet has been beloved in poetry and song throughout the ages, often symbolizing the beauty of nature and the countryside. The etymology of 'linnet' highlights its connection to rural life and the enduring relationship between humans and the natural world, particularly in the context of agriculture and the environment.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,922 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.