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词汇 melba finch
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Definition of melba finch in English:

melba finch

noun ˈmɛlbə fɪn(t)ʃ
  • A small West African songbird, Pytilia melba (family Estrildidae), the male of which has a bright red face and tail, and a yellow breast.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London. From scientific Latin melba, specific name (Linnaeus 1758, Systema Naturae (ed. 10) I. 180), of unknown origin + finch.

Definition of melba finch in US English:

melba finch

nounˈmɛlbə fɪn(t)ʃ
  • A small West African songbird, Pytilia melba (family Estrildidae), the male of which has a bright red face and tail, and a yellow breast.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London. From scientific Latin melba, specific name (Linnaeus 1758, Systema Naturae (ed. 10) I. 180), of unknown origin + finch.

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