Associations to the word «Linnet»

Wiktionary

LINNET, noun. A small passerine bird, Carduelis cannabina in the finch family Fringillidae, native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa.
LINNET, noun. (US) A house finch.
LINNET, proper noun. A female given name derived from the linnet bird. Occasionally recorded since the 19th century.

Dictionary definition

LINNET, noun. Small finch originally of the western United States and Mexico.
LINNET, noun. Small Old World finch whose male has a red breast and forehead.

Wise words

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