shellapple

noun

shell·​ap·​ple

ˈsheˌlapəl

1

dialectal, England : chaffinch

2

dialectal, England : crossbill

Word History

Etymology

alteration of earlier sheldapple, probably from obsolete English sheld particolored, variegated + dapple; akin to Middle Dutch schillede particolored, variegated

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