Definitions for finches

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Spelling: [finch]

IPA: /fɪntʃ/

Finches is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 147 anagrams from letters in finches (cefhins).

Definitions for finches

noun

1. any of numerous small passerine birds of the family Fringillidae, including the buntings, sparrows, crossbills, purple finches, and grosbeaks, most of which have a short, conical bill adapted for eating seeds.
2. any of various nonfringilline birds, especially the weaverbirds of the family Ploceidae and the tropical members of the subfamily Emberizinae.

Origin of finches

before 900; Middle English; Old English finc; cognate with Dutch vink, German Fink; akin to Greek spíngos finch

Examples for finches

I am sure Theodora does not entirely approve of Mrs. finch.'

It takes a certain amount of training to set up and use, finch said.

I cannot think how it is Theodora is not disgusted with Mrs. finch!

It was a splendid thought of yours to turn in here for a feed, Captain finch.

"You must never forget what the finch calls," continued the grandmother.

Bowman, you will see that finch is comfortable, and send her to me.

Doubtful; but perhaps for syngies, an old name for the finch.

His observations of the many varieties of finch birds in the Galapagos Island led him to solidify his theory of natural selection.

I followed him thither, and found he was making up to Mrs. finch.

Theodora could not recover from the thrill of pain so as to speak, and Mrs. finch rattled on.