Synonyms for Goldfinch (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (American finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer):
yellowbird, New World goldfinch, Spinus tristis
WordNet sense 2 (small European finch having a crimson face and yellow-and-black wings):
Carduelis carduelis
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