SPARROW


Meaning of SPARROW in English

n. 1 any small brownish-grey bird of the genus Passer, esp. the house sparrow and tree sparrow. 2 any of various birds of similar appearance such as the hedge sparrow. sparrow-grass dial. or colloq. asparagus.

[ OE spearwa f. Gmc ]

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