bullfinch
3 synonyms for bullfinch, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The Eurasian bullfinch, Pyrrhula pyrrhula, a small finch found across Europe and Asia.
Synonyms
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common bullfinch
Eurasian bullfinch
How to use bullfinch
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Eurasian bullfinch
genus Pyrrhula
jump a bullfinch
clear a bullfinch
The bird sense is everyday English, while the equestrian sense is specialised to horse riding.
Etymology
Bullfinch is a straightforward compound of bull and finch.
Full origin of bullfinch →Frequently asked questions
What is a bullfinch?
A bullfinch is most often the Eurasian bullfinch, a small finch with a stout body, though the name also covers related finches in the same genus.
What is a bullfinch in horse riding?
In equestrianism, a bullfinch is a solid fence topped with brush that a horse jumps over as an obstacle.
Is bullfinch one word or two?
It is usually written as one word, bullfinch, though the hyphenated form bull-finch also exists.
