bullfinch

• n. 红腹灰雀（欧洲鸣鸟）

bull, 公牛，此处表强调，大。finch, 雀。比较horseradish, 大萝卜，辣根。

bullfinch (n.)

1560s, from bull (n.1) + finch; supposedly so called for the shape of its head and neck; compare French bouvreuil.