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evening grosbeak

American  

noun

  1. a North American grosbeak, Coccothraustes vespertina, having yellowish, black, and white plumage.


Etymology

Origin of evening grosbeak

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

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This evening grosbeak sits perched on a cherry tree, the branches of which spread along the wall facing 149th Street.

From Washington Post Jul. 7, 2022

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