english sparrow
Definition
Noun: * English sparrow: A small, hardy bird (Passer domesticus) with brown and grey plumage, native to Europe but now common in many parts of the world. It is also widely known as the house sparrow.
Usage
- The English sparrow is often seen in urban areas, foraging for food scraps.
- Despite its name, the English sparrow has successfully adapted to cities across North America and Asia.
Advanced Usage
- The term English sparrow is frequently used in historical and ornithological contexts to distinguish this introduced species from native North American sparrows.
- In literature, the English sparrow can symbolize commonness, adaptability, or urban wildlife.
Variants and Related Words
- House sparrow: The more common contemporary name for the same bird species ().
- Sparrow: A general term for various small birds in the family Passeridae, which includes the English/house sparrow.
Synonyms
- House sparrow
- (scientific name)
Related Phrases
- To be as common as an English sparrow: An idiom describing something very widespread and ordinary.
- In this city, coffee shops are as common as English sparrows.
Noun
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small hardy brown-and-grey bird native to Europe
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