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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

goldfinch

/ˈɡoʊldˌfɪntʃ/ noun · British & US
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What does goldfinch mean?

noun

A small finch with a bright yellow head and breast, and a brown back, typically found in gardens and woodlands. The goldfinch is known for its distinctive song and its habit of hanging upside down from thorny branches to eat seeds.

Example

"The goldfinch perched on the windowsill, its bright yellow feathers glowing in the sunlight."

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