verdin

[ vur-dn ]

noun

1. a small, yellow-headed, titmouse-like bird, Auriparus flaviceps, of arid regions of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, which builds a compact, spherical nest of thorny twigs.

verdin

/ ˈvɜːdɪn /

noun

1. a small W North American tit, Auriparus flaviceps, having a grey plumage with a yellow head

Word History and Origins

Origin of verdin¹

1880–85, Americanism; < French: a green passerine bird of Southeast Asia ( Chloropsis spelling), derivative of vert green ( vert )

Word History and Origins

Origin of verdin¹

French: yellowhammer

Example Sentences

There is also a colouring matter, bili verdin, which may possibly also be excretory.

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