amsel

/ˈæzməl/

Definitions

1. noun

A female of the common crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) or a female of the parrot crossbill (Loxia pytyopsittacus).

“The ornithologist spotted an amsel in the forest, a rare sighting for the region.”

Synonyms

  • female crossbill

Antonyms

  • male crossbill