goldfinch

/ˈɡoʊldˌfɪnt͡ʃ/

goldfinch

English Noun

Definition

Any of several small passerine birds of the finch family

Etymology

From Middle English goldfinch, goldfynch, goldefynch, from Old English goldfinċ, equivalent to gold + finch. Compare West Frisian goudfink (“goldfinch”), Dutch goudvink (“bullfinch”), German Goldfink (“goldfinch”), Danish guldfink (“goldfinch”), Icelandic gullfinka (“goldfinch”).