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Definition of linnet
: a common small brownish Old World finch (Acanthis cannabina) of which the male has red on the breast and crown during breeding season
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“Linnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linnet. Accessed 18 May. 2021.
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English Language Learners Definition of linnet
: a small European bird that is a kind of finch
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The first known use of linnet was circa 1530
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