Definition of Fringilla

1. Noun. Type genus of the Fringillidae: chaffinch, brambling.

Exact synonyms: Genus Fringilla
Generic synonyms: Bird Genus
Group relationships: Family Fringillidae, Fringillidae
Member holonyms: Chaffinch, Fringilla Coelebs, Brambling, Fringilla Montifringilla

Definition of Fringilla

1. a. A genus of birds, with a short, conical, pointed bill. It formerly included all the sparrows and finches, but is now restricted to certain European finches, like the chaffinch and brambling.

Medical Definition of Fringilla

1. A genus of birds, with a short, conical, pointed bill. It formerly included all the sparrows and finches, but is now restricted to certain European finches, like the chaffinch and brambling. Origin: NL, fr. L. Fringilla a chaffinch. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fringilla

fringed loosestrife
fringed orchid
fringed orchis
fringed pink
fringed polygala
fringed poppy mallow
fringepod
fringes
fringe benefit
fringe bush
fringe cups
fringe tree
fringier
fringiest
fringilla (current term)
Fringilla
fringillaceous
Fringilla coelebs
Fringilla montifringilla
Fringillidae
fringilline
fringing
fringy
fripon
fripons
fripper
fripperies
frippers
frippery
fris

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