bullfinch

UK archaic slang

The Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula). / Any of various other Old World finches in the genus Pyrrhula. / (UK, archaic, hunting, slang) A large, thick quickset hedge.

Japanese Meaning

ユーラシア産のキビタキ（Pyrrhula pyrrhula）のこと。 / Pyrrhula属に属する、旧世界のその他のキビタキ類の総称。 / （英国の古風・狩猟用スラング）大きく、分厚い垣根を指す。

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A curious bullfinch hovered briefly at the garden feeder before slipping back into the hedgerow.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

好奇心旺盛なウソ（Pyrrhula pyrrhula）が庭の餌台に一瞬舞い降り、藪の中へと戻っていった。

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The Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula).

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Any of various other Old World finches in the genus Pyrrhula.

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(UK, archaic, hunting, slang) A large, thick quickset hedge.

Young Hurrell turned them on the right; the officer on the polo pony and Mr. Westall, between them, dissected a "bullfinch" on the left, but the ditch and the briars took toll of the former.

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bullfinches

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