house finch

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Noun house finch has 1 sense

house finch, linnet, Carpodacus mexicanus - small finch originally of the western United States and Mexico
--₁ is a kind of finch
--₁ is a member of Carpodacus, genus Carpodacus

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House Finch

Noun: A small songbird native to North America, known for its colorful plumage and melodic singing.

Example Sentence: The house finch perched on the tree branch, filling the air with its beautiful melody.

Noun: A common backyard bird found in urban and suburban areas, often seen at feeders or nesting in shrubs and trees.

Example Sentence: I love watching the house finches visit our bird feeder every morning.

Noun: (slang) A comfortable or cozy residence.

Example Sentence: After a long day at work, it feels great to come back to my little house finch and relax.

Verb: (obsolete) To shelter or provide accommodation.

Example Sentence: The innkeeper kindly house finched the weary travelers, giving them a warm place to rest.