Coccothraustes

noun

Coc·​co·​thraus·​tes
ˌkäkōˈthrȯˌstēz,
ˌkäkəˈ-
: a genus of large finches comprising the hawfinches and in some classifications the evening grosbeaks
coccothraustine
¦⸗⸗¦⸗ˌstīn
-stə̇n
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from cocc- + Greek thraustēs crusher (from thrauein to shatter)

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“Coccothraustes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Coccothraustes. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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