linnet


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Synonyms for linnet

small finch originally of the western United States and Mexico

small Old World finch whose male has a red breast and forehead

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The boys who came to Linnet Lane were all from the Yavneh School, the only Jewish grammar school in West Germany's Rhineland.
Critique: An extraordinary and deeply absorbing read from beginning to end, "Linnets and Valerians" is a terrifically entertaining novel from beginning to end and showcases author Elizabeth Goudge's impressive storytelling abilities.
Like some other European countries Denmark already has higher fees on sugar, chocolates and soft drinks, but Linnet Juul said he that the Nordic country to impose 'Fat Tax'.
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Linnet Way, a five mile route in South Tyneside, is considered important in the development of the Great North Forest.
Lovers of Celtic music both traditional and modern--and from countries and cultures both within and without the boundaries of the British Isles--will be familiar with the Green Linnet label, which was founded in Connecticut in 1976 and has since maintained an impressive program of original releases and licensed imports.
For Linnet, her dream to fly may become reality--she's growing wings!
Turning complexity into simplicity to save time and money is perhaps one way of explaining the ingenious talents of Linnet Geomatics International Inc.
The programme will look at creating and improving the habitat of birds such as the yellowhammer, linnet, bullfinch, song thrush, willow tit, spotted flycatcher and dunnock as well as several species of butterfly.
More than 900 linnet nests were monitored on ten farms by Mr Moorcroft at Oxford University.
Very little went right for the Linnets. They let in an early goal, missed a penalty which would have levelled at 2-2 and failed to capitalise on the dismissal of Droylsden midfield man Ged Murphy for a second bookable offence.
MICHAEL ELLISON has hailed his squad after Runcorn Linnets recorded their fourth successive victory in the Evo-Stik League West last weekend.
Marc Smith's ninth minute goal was enough to confirm Alvin McDonald's first defeat since assuming the Linnets' hot-seat after a run of five unbeaten Nationwide North League games.