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Uncommonsparrow
The correct spelling is sparrow.
How to pronounce sparrow
/ˈspæɹəʊ/
nounIPA: /ˈspæɹəʊ/
Say it like: Spa-rro-w
The correct spelling is sparrow. The house sparrow, Passer domesticus; a small bird with a short bill, and brown, white and gray feathers.
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Definition
noun
- 1.The house sparrow, Passer domesticus; a small bird with a short bill, and brown, white and gray feathers.
- 2.A member of the family Passeridae, comprising small Old World songbirds.
- 3.A member of the family Emberizidae, comprising small New World songbirds.
- 4.Generically, any small, nondescript bird.
- 5.A quick-witted, lively person. Often used in the phrase cockney sparrow.
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