pine siskin
noun
a small, North American finch, Carduelis pinus, of coniferous forests, having yellow markings on the wings and tail.
Words nearby pine siskin
pine leaf aphid, pine marten, pine mouse, pine needle, pine nut, pine siskin, pine snake, pine straw, pine tar, pine tree shilling, pine tree state
Origin of pine siskin
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Also called pine finch.
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