English sparrow

/ˌɪŋ(g)lɪʃ ˌspɛroʊ/
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Other forms: English sparrows

Definitions of English sparrow
  1. noun
    small hardy brown-and-grey bird native to Europe
    synonyms: Passer domesticus, house sparrow
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    type of:
    sparrow, true sparrow
    any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
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