pintasilgo

Galician

Alternative forms

  • pintasilva, pintasilvo

Etymology

Obscure. See xílgaro. Cognate with Portuguese pintassilgo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [pintaˈsilɣʊ]

Noun

pintasilgo m (plural pintasilgos)

  1. goldfinch, Eurasian goldfinch, European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
    Synonyms: barroso, picacardos, xílgaro, xilgueiro

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