sparrow

Meanings

• noun

  A small, typically brown, bird with short wings, a pointed beak, and a forked tail.

  - "The sparrow is a common bird found in many parts of the world."
  - "Sparrows often build their nests in the eaves of buildings."

• noun

  A young or inexperienced person.

  - "The new employee was a sparrow in the marketing department."
  - "Despite his sparrow status, he quickly learned the ropes."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈspæɹoʊ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

spadger , sparra , spoggy , spuggy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sparrow
arrow , marrow , clover , quarrel , strawberry

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Variants

List of all variants of sparrow that leads to same result
sparrow , sparrowlike , sparrows , sparrow hawk , sparrow hawks , chipping sparrow , chipping sparrows , English sparrow , English sparrows , grasshopper sparrow , grasshopper sparrows , house sparrow , house sparrows , song sparrow , song sparrows , tree sparrow , tree sparrows , white-crowned sparrow , white-crowned sparrows , white-throated sparrow , white-throated sparrows

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Etymology

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Old English sparrow, from sparrowan to prate, chirp, from sparra a sparrow.

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Trivia

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1. The sparrow is the national bird of Israel.

2. Sparrows are omnivores and eat a variety of seeds, grains, fruits, and insects.

3. Sparrows are social birds that live in large flocks.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sparrowhawk: A bird of prey that preys on sparrows and other small birds.

2. House Sparrow: The most common sparrow species, which is often found in urban areas.

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Culture

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In literature, the sparrow is often used as a symbol of simplicity, humility, and fidelity. In Christianity, the sparrow is mentioned in the Bible as an example of God's care for all creatures.

How to Memorize "sparrow"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small brown bird with a pointed beak and a forked tail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sparrow' with the sound of a bird chirping.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sally sells seashells by the seashore' to remember the word 'sparrow'.

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