aberdevine Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈæb.ə.dəˌvaɪn/
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Aberdevine as a Noun
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The Eurasian siskin or spruce siskin, Spinus spinus, a small green and yellow finch related to the goldfinch.
Word Forms & Grammar
aberdevine (plural aberdevines)
Origin of Aberdevine
Attested since the mid 1700s,[1] of obscure origin. Richard Coates suggests that it may derive from Welsh aderyn and draenog[2] with substantial phonological modifications. (The alternative form aber-de-vine shows re-interpretation as a French compound with de.)
Aberdevine: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈæb.ə.dəˌvaɪn/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | The Eurasian siskin or spruce siskin, Spinus spinus, a small green and yellow finch related to the goldfinch |
| Plural | aberdevines |
How to Pronounce Aberdevine
Aberdevine is pronounced /ˈæb.ə.dəˌvaɪn/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (æb).