grosbeak
pronunciation
How to pronounce grosbeak in British English: UK ['grəʊsbi:k]
How to pronounce grosbeak in American English: US ['groʊsˌbik]
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- Noun:
- any of various finches of Europe or America having a massive and powerful bill
Word Origin
- grosbeak (n.)
- general name for a bird with a large bill, 1670s, partial translation of French grosbec; see gross (adj.) + beak.