goldfinch
noun
a European finch, Carduelis carduelis, having a crimson face and wings marked with yellow.
goldfinches
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pluralof goldfinch.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Or maybe it was the native sunflowers that fed bumblebees and goldfinches.
From New York Times ● Dec. 14, 2022
And lively goldfinches love to squabble, but are limited by their half-ounce size.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2021
Species that, decades ago, were rarely seen in gardens - like goldfinches and wood pigeons - are now regular visitors.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2021
The last of the nesters — goldfinches, bluebirds — are seeing off their offspring.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 24, 2021
Her face is so pale that the bruises under her eyes look bright as goldfinches.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
