Linnet

Meaning

Noun

●

In True finches:

A small

, the

(Linaria cannabina,

. Carduelis cannabina), in the

family Fringillidae,

to Europe,

Asia, and

Africa.

●

In American English:

A

(Haemorhous mexicanus), of North America.

Name

●

A

from English,

since

e 19th century.

Sourced from

Origin

linnet

English

linette

Old French (842-ca. 1400)

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Synonyms

Related

Bearded Vulture

Rhymes

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