twite (tw t)n. A small songbird (Carduelis flavirostris) of northern Great Britain and Scandinavia that resembles the linnet. [Imitative of its call.] |
twite [twaɪt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a N European finch, Acanthis flavirostris, with a brown streaked plumage
[imitative of its cry]
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