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Meaning of goldfinch | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˈɡoʊldˌfɪnt͡ʃ/

Definitions

A surname.
Any of several small passerine birds of the finch family
A European goldfinch, Eurasian goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
An American goldfinch (Spinus tristis, syn. Carduelis tristis)
Lawrence's goldfinch (Spinus lawrencei, syn. Carduelis lawrencei)
A lesser goldfinch (Spinus psaltria, syn. Carduelis psaltria).
A sovereign (the coin).
UK, obsolete, slang

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

goldfinny goldfish goldfish bowl Goldfish Club goldfish plant goldfishery