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Twite
Translation of "twite" into Russian
twite
Noun
UK
/twaɪt/
US
/twaɪt/
twite
twites pl
The twite is a small bird found in Europe and Asia.
Чечётка — это маленькая птица, обитающая в Европе и Азии.
Definitions
twite
Noun
UK
/twaɪt/
US
/twaɪt/
A small brown seed-eating finch (Linaria flavirostris) of northern Europe and Asia, noted for its twittering call and the pinkish breast of the breeding male.
We spotted a flock of twite feeding among the salt-marsh grasses.
twite
Verb
UK
/twaɪt/
US
/twaɪt/
Archaic. To reproach, upbraid, or taunt someone, often in a mocking or sarcastic manner.
The villagers would twite him for his eccentric inventions.