linnet Synonyms
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linnet Meaning
linnet (n)
small finch originally of the western United States and Mexico
small Old World finch whose male has a red breast and forehead
linnet (n.)
Any one of several species of fringilline birds of the genera Linota, Acanthis, and allied genera, esp. the common European species (L. cannabina), which, in full summer plumage, is chestnut brown above, with the breast more or less crimson. The feathers of its head are grayish brown, tipped with crimson. Called also gray linnet, red linnet, rose linnet, brown linnet, lintie, lintwhite, gorse thatcher, linnet finch, and greater redpoll. The American redpoll linnet (Acanthis linaria) often has the crown and throat rosy. See Redpoll, and Twite.
linnet Sentence Examples
- The linnet flitted merrily among the hawthorn branches, its cheerful melody echoing through the woodland.
- With its crimson breast and delicate song, the linnet painted a vibrant tapestry amidst the meadow flowers.
- The linnet's nest, hidden within a tangle of ivy, provided a safe haven for its fragile brood.
- As the sun began its descent, casting long shadows across the countryside, the linnet's song became a gentle lullaby.
- The linnet's wings, lighter than a feather, allowed it to dance effortlessly through the air.
- The linnet's plumage, a kaleidoscope of colors, shimmered in the sunlight like a thousand tiny rainbows.
- The linnet's beak, sharp and delicate, was perfectly adapted for extracting seeds from the tiniest of flowers.
- The linnet's eyes, bright and inquisitive, sparkled with an unyielding curiosity.
- The linnet's flight, graceful and effortless, carried it across fields and streams with ease.
- The linnet's song, a symphony of pure joy, filled the countryside with a vibrant and unforgettable melody.
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small finch originally of the western United States and Mexico, small Old World finch whose male has a red breast and foreheadAny one of several species of frin
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The linnet flitted merrily among the hawthorn branches, its cheerful melody echoing through the woodland.
With its crimson breast and delicate song, the linnet painted a vibrant tapestry amidst the meadow flowers.
The linnet's nest, hidden within a tangle of ivy, provided a safe haven for its fragile brood.
As the sun began its descent, casting long shadows across the countryside, the linnet's song became a gentle lullaby.
