goudvink

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of goud +‎ vink.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɑu̯t.fɪŋk/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: goud‧vink

Noun

goudvink m (plural goudvinken, diminutive goudvinkje n)

  1. bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)
    Synonym: bloedvink (uncommon)
  2. (Suriname) burnished-buff tanager (Tangara cayana)
    Synonym: sabeltangare
  3. (dated, slang) A military officer of a branch or sub-branch that uses brass or yellow ("gold") rank insignia.

Descendants

  • → West Frisian: goudfink

Further reading

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