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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Origin and Etymology of chaffinch
Middle English, from Old English ceaffinc, from ceaf + finc finch
First Known Use: before 12th century
CHAFFINCH Defined for English Language Learners
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chaf·finch
\ˈcha-(ˌ)finch\
Definition of chaffinch for English Language Learners
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: a small European bird
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