(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:25:51

Chaf"finch (?), n. [Cf. Chiff-chaff.] Zool.

A bird of Europe (Fringilla celebs), having a variety of very sweet songs, and highly valued as a cage bird; -- called also copper finch.

 

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