bramble-finch

  • 31brambling — [bram′bliŋ] n. [earlier bramline, prob. < BRAMBLE] a brightly colored, migrating finch (Fringilla montifringilla) of Europe …

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  • 32brambling — n. the speckled finch, Fringilla montifringilla, native to northern Eurasia, the male having a distinctive red breast. Etymology: G Braumlmling f. WG (cf. BRAMBLE) …

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