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Meaning of grosbeak
A grosbeak is a type of bird characterized by its large beak.
Etymology of grosbeak
The word "grosbeak" comes from the French "gros" meaning large and "bec" meaning beak, likely referring to the bird's distinctive large beak.
Historical usage of the term dates back to the 17th century, when it was used to describe various birds with large beaks.
Synonyms
finch
bunting
sparrow
cardinal
bluebird
robin
oriole
tanager
warbler
thrush
swallow
martin
swift
hummingbird
pipit
wagtail
skylark
meadowlark
hornbill
towhee
junco
dickcissel
vesper sparrow
savannah sparrow
song sparrow
white-throated sparrow
Lincoln's sparrow
swamp sparrow
American goldfinch
lesser goldfinch
house finch
purple finch
cassowary
emu
kiwi
ostrich
rhea
peacock
pheasant
quail
partridge
grouse
ptarmigan
pigeon
dove
budgie
cockatiel
parrot
macaw
cockatoo
Definitions
- A large, seed-eating bird with a thick, conical beak, typically having bright plumage.
- * Any of several birds of the families Fringillidae (finches) or Cardinalidae (cardinals and grosbeaks), having a large beak.
Usage Examples
- The grosbeak's large beak allows it to crack open tough seeds that other birds cannot eat.
- * The evening grosbeak is a common winter visitor to backyard bird feeders in North America.
- * The colorful plumage of the grosbeak makes it a popular sight among birdwatchers.