Definition for SNOW'-BIRD

SNOW'-BIRD, n.

A bird which appears in the time of snow. The popular name of Emberiza nivalis, which is found both in Europe and America; of Fringilla nivalis, [Lin.] found only in Europe; of Fringilla hiemalis, [Lin.] found only in America, and of various other birds.

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