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- [grohs-beek]
- /ˈgroʊsˌbik/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grohs-beek]
- /ˈgroʊsˌbik/
Definitions of grosbeak word
- noun grosbeak any of various finches having a thick, conical bill. 1
- noun grosbeak A finch or related songbird with a stout conical bill and typically brightly colored plumage. 1
- noun grosbeak type of bird 1
- noun grosbeak any of various finches, such as Pinicola enucleator (pine grosbeak), that have a massive powerful bill 0
- noun grosbeak any of various passerine birds (family Fringillidae or Emberizidae) with a thick, strong, conical bill 0
- noun grosbeak Any of several finches and cardinals that have a large, powerful bill. 0
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Origin of grosbeak
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80, grosbeak is from the French word grosbec, literally, large beak
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Parts of speech for Grosbeak
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grosbeak popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what does a grosbeak eat?
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