Crossbill
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹɒsbɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crossbill is a noun meaning Any of various finches of the genus Loxia, whose bill crosses over at the tips; they are specialist feeders on conifer cones.
Meaning
Any of various finches of the genus Loxia, whose bill crosses over at the tips; they are specialist feeders on conifer cones.
More Meanings
- (law) A bill brought by a defendant, in an equity or chancery suit, against the plaintiff, respecting the matter in question in that suit.
Example Sentences
he not having the money ready[…] filed a bill for a specific performance, evidently to gain time. The vendors filed a crossbill; and afterwards the purchaser became a bankrupt
Word Forms
- crossbills
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include loxia, red, crossbeak, hookbill, grosbeak, hook-bill.
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