thistlefinch

词形变化

thistlefinches 复数 thistlefinches

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Synonym of European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)

词源

From thistle + finch. Cognate with Dutch distelvink and German Distelfink; compare also the derivation of Latin carduelis. Goldfinch favor thistle seeds for food, and use thistle down as nest material.

来源：wiktionary