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house sparrow

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun house sparrow has 1 sense
  1. English sparrow, house sparrow, Passer domesticus - small hardy brown-and-gray bird native to Europe
    --1 is a kind of sparrow, true sparrow
    --1 is a member of Passer, genus Passer

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House Sparrow

Definition

A house sparrow is a small bird belonging to the family Passeridae. It has a stocky build, short wings, and a conical bill.

Senses and Usages

  1. Noun - Bird Species

    The term "house sparrow" is commonly used to refer to the bird species Passer domesticus.

    Example sentence: The house sparrow is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa but has spread to many other parts of the world.

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  2. Noun - Architecture

    In architecture, a "house sparrow" refers to a small indent or cavity created in a wall as a nesting place for sparrows.

    Example sentence: The old house had several house sparrow nests in the walls.

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  3. Adjective - Popular

    The term "house sparrow" can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is widely known, accepted, or popular.

    Example sentence: The house sparrow hairstyle became incredibly popular after a famous celebrity sported it.

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  4. Adjective - Local

    When used as an adjective, "house sparrow" can describe something that is specific or native to a particular locality or region.

    Example sentence: The restaurant serves delicious dishes using only house sparrow spices, which are sourced locally.

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