# bullfinch

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈbʊlˌfɪnt͡ʃ/

## Definitions
1. The Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula).
2. Any of various other Old World finches in the genus Pyrrhula.
3. A large, thick quickset hedge.
4. An obstacle for a horse, consisting of a solid fence with brush above it, through which the horse should jump.

## Etymology
From bull + finch.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/bullfinch