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passer domesticus

 

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Noun passer domesticus 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

Definitions from the Web

Passer domesticus

Definition: The scientific name for the common house sparrow, a small bird species belonging to the Passeridae family.


Senses:

  1. Noun

    Sense: Zoology

    A small bird species (Passer domesticus) characterized by its brown and grey plumage, short beak, and distinctive black bib, commonly found in urban areas worldwide.

    Sample Sentence: The passer domesticus chirped cheerfully outside my window every morning.

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  2. Noun

    Sense: Astronomy

    A small constellation in the southern sky also known as the "Sparrow."

    Sample Sentence: Passer domesticus is one of the lesser-known constellations in the night sky.

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