siskin Meaning & Definition
/ˈsɪskɪn/
What Does Siskin Mean?
Siskin is a noun that means A small green and yellow European finch, Spinus spinus. It is also used to mean Any of various similar birds in subfamily Carduelinae, principally in the genus Spinus.
Siskin in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɪskɪn/ |
| Synonyms | carduelis spinus, aberdevine and Eurasian siskin |
| Plural | siskins |
Siskin Definition (Noun)
- A small green and yellow European finch, Spinus spinus.
- Any of various similar birds in subfamily Carduelinae, principally in the genus Spinus.
Synonyms of Siskin
Siskin synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
siskin (plural siskins)
Words That Rhyme With Siskin
Origin of Siskin
From dialectal German Sisschen, Zeischen, diminutive form of Middle High German zīsec, apparently ultimately from Proto-Slavic *čižь (compare e.g. Polish czyżyk).
Questions People Ask About Siskin
What part of speech is siskin?
Siskin is a noun.
What is another word for siskin?
You can replace siskin with words such as carduelis spinus, aberdevine and Eurasian siskin. See the full list of siskin synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of siskin?
The plural of siskin is siskins.