goudvink

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of goud +‎ vink.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɑu̯t.fɪŋk/
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  • Hyphenation: goud‧vink

Noun

goudvink m (plural goudvinken, diminutive goudvinkje n)

  1. A bullfinch, Pyrrhula pyrrhula.
  2. (dated, slang) A military officer of a branch or sub-branch that uses brass or yellow ("gold") rank insignia
  3. (Surinam) A burnished-buff tanager, Tangara cayana
    Synonym: sabeltangare

Descendants
  • → West Frisian: goudfink
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