grosbeak

• Nom désignant diverses espèces de passereaux, souvent proches des pinsons, caractérisés par un bec gros et puissant, présents en Europe et en Amérique.

A noun referring to any of various finches native to Europe or America, characterized by a large, powerful bill.

1. A type of finch with a large beakC1formal

   Any of various finches, primarily found in Europe and America, characterized by a notably thick and powerful bill used for cracking seeds.

   Gros-bec (passereau)

   • The evening grosbeak is a striking bird with a heavy, conical beak.
   • We spotted a rose-breasted grosbeak at the bird feeder this morning.
   • Grosbeaks use their strong bills to break open hard seeds and nuts.