linnets

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Definitions

noun

A small passerine bird, the common linnet (Linaria cannabina, syn. Carduelis cannabina), in the finch family Fringillidae, native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa.
A house finch (Haemorhous mexicanus), of North America.

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Synonyms

lintwhite house finch carduelis cannabina carpodacus mexicanus bullfinches chaffinches bobolinks corncrakes lapwings redshank song thrush eastern meadowlark yellowhammer siskin dickcissel nightjar redwings

Rhymes

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