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linnet in Irish

linnet in Irish is gleoiseach, coinnleoir óir — linnet means a small European finch with brown, streaked plumage, often found in open countryside.

linnet in Irish

gleoiseach
noun
A small passerine bird, the common linnet (Linaria cannabina, syn. Carduelis cannabina), in the finch family Fringillidae, native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa.
coinnleoir óir
noun
A small passerine bird, the common linnet (Linaria cannabina, syn. Carduelis cannabina), in the finch family Fringillidae, native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa.

What does "linnet" mean?

  1. noun A small European finch with brown, streaked plumage, often found in open countryside.
    "A linnet sang from the top of the hedgerow."
  2. noun In American usage, the house finch, a small North American finch.
    "A linnet perched on the garden feeder outside the kitchen window."
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linnet in a sentence

  • A linnet sang from the top of the hedgerow.
  • Flocks of linnets gathered on the stubble field after harvest.
  • A linnet perched on the garden feeder outside the kitchen window.
  • He heard a linnet calling from the porch railing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "linnet" in Irish?
"linnet" in Irish is gleoiseach, coinnleoir óir. linnet means: A small European finch with brown, streaked plumage, often found in open countryside.
How do you use "linnet" in a sentence?
Example: "A linnet sang from the top of the hedgerow." In Irish, "linnet" is gleoiseach, coinnleoir óir.
Are there other ways to say "linnet" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "linnet": gleoiseach, coinnleoir óir.
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