aberdevine

/ ˌæbədɪˈviːn /

noun

1. a former name for the siskin, when kept as a cagebird

Word History and Origins

Origin of aberdevine¹

C18: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Aberdevine, ab-ėr-de-vīn′, n. a bird-fancier's name for the siskin.

From Project Gutenberg

It has a pleasing note, and is sold as a singing-bird in the London bird-shops by the name of the Aberdevine.

From Project Gutenberg

It has a pleasing note, and is sold as a singing bird in the London bird-shops by the name of the Aberdevine.

From Project Gutenberg