·noun The yellow-hammer.
II. Goldfinch ·noun A small American finch (Spinus tristis); the thistle bird.
III. Goldfinch ·noun A beautiful bright-colored European finch (Carduelis elegans). The name refers to the large patch of yellow on the wings. The front of the head and throat are bright red; the nape, with part of the wings and tail, black;
— called also goldspink, goldie, fool's coat, drawbird, draw-water, thistle finch, and sweet William.