towhee

/ˌtoʊˈhi/

Other forms: towhees

Definitions of towhee

1. noun

   any of numerous long-tailed American finches
   types:

   Pipilo erythrophthalmus, cheewink, chewink

   common towhee of eastern North America

   Chlorura chlorura, green-tailed towhee

   towhee of the Rocky Mountains

   type of:

   finch

   any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds