gouldian finch

noun

gould·​ian finch

ˈgüldēən-

variants or less commonly gouldian

plural -s

often capitalized G

: a small brilliantly colored Australian finch (Poephila gouldiae) often kept as a cage or aviary bird

Word History

Etymology

John Gould †1881 English naturalist + English -ian

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