bullfinch

英 ['bʊlfɪn(t)ʃ] 美 ['bʊlfɪntʃ]
  • n. 红腹灰雀(欧洲鸣鸟)

中文词源


bullfinch 红腹灰雀

bull, 公牛,此处表强调,大。finch, 雀。比较horseradish, 大萝卜,辣根。

英文词源


bullfinch (n.)
1560s, from bull (n.1) + finch; supposedly so called for the shape of its head and neck; compare French bouvreuil.

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