chaffinch

noun

chaf·finch | \ ˈcha-(ˌ)finch

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Definition of chaffinch

: a common European finch (Fringilla coelebs of the family Frangillidae) of which the male has a pinkish-brown breast

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Recent Examples on the Web Sparrows, chaffinches, linnets, and several coastal African birds arrived to the island in 1863. — National Geographic, "Mysterious Island Experiment Could Help Us Colonize Other Planets," 8 May 2017

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“Chaffinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chaffinch. Accessed 1 Mar. 2021.

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chaffinch

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English Language Learners Definition of chaffinch

: a small European bird

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