1. A decorative folk-art motif, typically featuring a stylized bird (often a goldfinch) surrounded by flowers and geometric patterns, originating from Pennsylvania Dutch culture.
Usage: Also called a thistle finch; primarily used in American folk art and decorative traditions; The term combines German 'Distel' (thistle) and 'Fink' (finch)

Examples

• The quilt featured a traditional distelfink design in the center.
• She collected distelfink paintings from local Pennsylvania Dutch artisans.
• The distelfink motif appeared on the hand-painted wooden box.
• His grandmother embroidered a distelfink pattern on the tablecloth.
• The museum displayed several distelfink hex signs from the 19th century.