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Definition of Grosbeak

1. Noun. Any of various finches of Europe or America having a massive and powerful bill.

Definition of Grosbeak

1. n. One of various species of finches having a large, stout beak. The common European grosbeak or hawfinch is Coccothraustes vulgaris.

Definition of Grosbeak

1. Noun. Any of several finches and cardinals that have a large, powerful bill ¹

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Definition of Grosbeak

1. a finch [n -S] - See also: finch

Medical Definition of Grosbeak

1. One of various species of finches having a large, stout beak. The common European grosbeak or hawfinch is Coccothraustes vulgaris. Among the best known American species are the rose-breasted (Habia Ludoviciana); the blue (Guiraca coerulea); the pine (Pinicola enucleator); and the evening grosbeak. See Hawfinch, and Cardinal grosbeak, Evening grosbeak, under Cardinal and Evening. Alternative forms: grossbeak. Origin: Gross + beak: cf. F. Gros-bec. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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