Definition of VERDIN

verdin

Plural: verdins

Noun

  • A small, yellow-headed bird found in the southwestern US.
  • very small yellow-headed titmouse of western North America
  • A small, yellow-headed passerine bird, Auriparus flaviceps, endemic to desert areas of the southwestern United States, that is the only species of family Remizidae found in the New World.

Examples

  • He played VERDIN, a small word, but it nested perfectly for a high score.

Origin / Etymology

Unknown. Compare Spanish verdino (“bright green”), French verdin (“yellowhammer”).

Synonyms

Auriparus flaviceps, goldtit

Scrabble Score: 10

verdin: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
verdin: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
verdin: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

verdin: valid Words With Friends Word