evening grosbeak
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of evening grosbeak
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
Example Sentences
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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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