'Pyrrhula vulgaris' definitions:

Definition of 'Pyrrhula vulgaris'

From: GCIDE
  • Bullfinch \Bull"finch`\, n. (Zool.) A bird of the genus Pyrrhula and other related genera, especially the Pyrrhula vulgaris or Pyrrhula rubicilla, a bird of Europe allied to the grosbeak, having the breast, cheeks, and neck, red. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: As a cage bird it is highly valued for its remarkable power of learning to whistle correctly various musical airs. [1913 Webster]
  • Crimson-fronted bullfinch. (Zool.) See Burion.
  • Pine bullfinch, the pine finch. [1913 Webster] Bullfist