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citril|ˈsɪtrɪl|
Now only in comb. citril-finch.
[app. shortened from It. citrinella, dim. of citrina citrine-coloured (bird).]
An Italian singing bird (Fringilla Citrinella) with a yellow breast.
1688R. Holme Armoury ii. 242/2 The Citrill or Citrinella..hath..black Claws. 1753Chambers Cycl. Supp., Citril..a name given by many to the citrinella, or verzellino, a bird common in Italy, and kept in cages for its beauty and fine notes. 1838Penny Cycl. X. 483/2 The Citril Finch. |