grossbeak

• Oiseau de la famille des fringillidés, présent en Europe ou en Amérique, caractérisé par un bec gros et puissant.

A noun referring to any of various finches found in Europe or America, characterized by having a large and powerful bill.

1. A type of finchC1formal

   Any of various finches, primarily of Europe and the Americas, characterized by a large, thick, and powerful bill adapted for cracking seeds.

   Gros-bec (passereau)

   • The evening grosbeak is a striking bird with a heavy bill.
   • We spotted a pine grosbeak feeding on seeds in the forest.
   • The rose-breasted grosbeak is known for its beautiful song.