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PRONUNCIATION OF ENGLISH SPARROW

English sparrow  [ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈspærəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ENGLISH SPARROW

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English sparrow is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ENGLISH SPARROW MEAN IN ENGLISH?

English sparrow

House sparrow

The house sparrow is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. A small bird, it has a typical length of 16 cm and a weight of 24–39.5 g. Females and young birds are coloured pale brown and grey, and males have brighter black, white, and brown markings. One of about 25 species in the genus Passer, the house sparrow is native to most of Europe, the Mediterranean region, and much of Asia. Its intentional or accidental introductions to many regions, including parts of Australia, Africa, and the Americas, make it the most widely distributed wild bird. The house sparrow is strongly associated with human habitations, and can live in urban or rural settings. Though found in widely varied habitats and climates, it typically avoids extensive woodlands, grasslands, and deserts away from human development. It feeds mostly on the seeds of grains and weeds, but it is an opportunistic eater and commonly eats insects and many other foods. Its predators include domestic cats, hawks, owls, and many other predatory birds and mammals.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ENGLISH SPARROW


arrow
ˈærəʊ
barro
ˈbærəʊ
barrow
ˈbærəʊ
Caro
ˈkærəʊ
farrow
ˈfærəʊ
handbarrow
ˈhændˌbærəʊ
harrow
ˈhærəʊ
hurlbarrow
ˈhɜːlˌbærəʊ
Jarrow
ˈdʒærəʊ
marrow
ˈmærəʊ
narrow
ˈnærəʊ
restharrow
ˈrɛstˌhærəʊ
sparrow
ˈspærəʊ
straight-arrow
streɪt ˈærəʊ
tarot
ˈtærəʊ
tarrow
ˈtærəʊ
Varro
ˈværəʊ
wheelbarrow
ˈwiːlˌbærəʊ
yarrow
ˈjærəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ENGLISH SPARROW

English as a Foreign Language
English as a Second Language
English bond
English breakfast
English Canadian
English Channel
English elm
English flute
English for Special Purposes
English Heritage
English horn
English Language Teaching
English muffin
English oak
English self
English setter
English sonnet
English speaker
English springer spaniel
English-speaking

WORDS THAT END LIKE ENGLISH SPARROW

bone marrow
bow and arrow
brake harrow
broad arrow
Cape sparrow
chipping sparrow
cock sparrow
Cupid´s arrow
disc harrow
drag harrow
flight arrow
hedge sparrow
house sparrow
into one´s barrow
Java sparrow
song sparrow
straight and narrow
straight arrow
tomorrow
tree sparrow
vegetable marrow

Synonyms and antonyms of English sparrow in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «English sparrow» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ENGLISH SPARROW

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The translations of English sparrow from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «English sparrow» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

英国麻雀
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gorrión Inglés
570 millions of speakers

English

English sparrow
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अंग्रेजी गौरैया
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العصفور الإنجليزية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Английский воробей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Inglês pardal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ইংরেজি স্প্যারো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

anglais moineau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sparrow bahasa Inggeris
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Englisch Spatz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

英語のスズメ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

영어 참새
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sparrow Inggris
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chim sẻ Tiếng Anh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆங்கிலம் குருவி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

इंग्रजी चिमणी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

İngilizce serçe
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Inglese passero
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

angielski wróbel
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

англійська горобець
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

engleză vrabie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Αγγλικά σπουργίτι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Engels mossie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Engelska sparv
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Norsk spurv
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of English sparrow

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ENGLISH SPARROW»

The term «English sparrow» is normally little used and occupies the 134.932 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ENGLISH SPARROW» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about English sparrow

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ENGLISH SPARROW»

Discover the use of English sparrow in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to English sparrow and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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American Perceptions of Immigrant and Invasive Species: ...
Just because the English sparrow was well ensconced in the United States and had produced many new generations there did not mean that there should be an avian equivalent of citizenship based on jus soli. Though they never articulated ...
Peter Coates, 2007
2
Feeding Habits of the English Sparrow and Crow
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
Sylvester Dwight Judd, 2010
3
Biology of the Ubiquitous House Sparrow : From Genes to ...
The effects of theelin administration upon the reproductive system of the female English sparrow, Passer domesticus (Linnaeus). Journal of Experimental Zoology 83:379–389. Ringoen, A. R. 1942. Effects of continuous green and red light ...
Ted R. Anderson Professor of Biology McKendree College in Illinois (Emeritus), 2006
4
Microinteractions: Designing with Details
There are two species ofsparrow on the cover ofMicroin teractions: the English sparrow (Passer domesticus) and the American tree sparrow (Spizella arborea). Although these two sparrows look alike, they come from different genera.
Dan Saffer, 2013
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HANDBOOK OF NATURE STUDY
SUGGESTED READING -— American Bird Biographies, by A. A. Allen; Audubon Bird Leaflet 90; Bird Friends, by Gilbert H. Trafton; English Sparrow Control ( U. S. Department of Agriculture, Leaflet 6r); Lives of the Hunted, by Ernest ...
ANNA BOTSFORD COMSTOCK, 2010
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Popular Science
But the relations of our native birds to the English sparrow seem now to be undergoing a change. F. H. Kimcoll (Auk, vol. vi, July, 1894, p. 261) has stated that in many localities in Illinois the English sparrow and native birds are now found ...
7
Birds of Mississippi
Two species of sparrow-weavers have been introduced to North America: the common House Sparrow, or English Sparrow, and the European Tree Sparrow ( Passer montanus). The latter was introduced from Germany to a park in St. Louis,  ...
William H. Turcotte, David L. Watts, 1999
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Experiment Station Work, LXVII: Screening Cabbage Seed Beds, ...
This rapid dissemination is a result of the bird's hardiness, extraordinary fecundity , diversity of food, aggressive disposition, and almost complete immunity from natural enemies. ECONOMIC STATUS. The English sparrow among birds, like the ...
Albert Hugh Bryan, Altus Lacy Quaintance, Andrew Delmar Hopkins, 1912
9
Birds of Arizona: A Guide to Unique Varieties
Preferring populated areas, the English Sparrow is a frequent resident of towns and active ranches, particularly in irrigated areas. These birds average 5-3/4 to 6- 1/4 inches, and are a brownish gray above. The male has a white face, a black ...
Eleanor H. Ayer, 1988
10
Birds and Mammals of the Sierra Nevada
The chief reduction in English sparrow numbers apparently has occurred since the automobile superseded the grain-eating horse. English sparrows once throve in great flocks around the stables and in the streets, picking at spilled grain and ...
Lowell Sumner, Joseph Scattergood Dixon, 1953

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ENGLISH SPARROW»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term English sparrow is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The right stuff: Spirit Lake taxidermist pins down beauty
In a more conventional class, instructor Divya Anantharaman demonstrates techniques to preserve an English Sparrow, covering everything ... «Sioux City Journal, Jun 15»
2
Father bluebird raises the young
Bluebird experts say to rid the nests of European starling or English sparrow eggs, as these species have been introduced to our country and ... «Morganton News Herald, Jun 15»
3
Preserved memories
Ruth had a pet English Sparrow named "Chee" that lived for thirty-some years. One time I complimented Ruth on her skirt and she told me to ... «Daily Journal Online, Jun 15»
4
Douglas County crime blotter: Stink bomb
A teacher at Saddle Ranch Elementary, 805 W. English Sparrow Trail, Highlands Ranch, parked her car at the school on the afternoon of June ... «The Denver Post, Jun 15»
5
Out of the Past
The Massachusetts legislature has outlawed the English sparrow by passing a bill providing for the extermination of the feathered nuisance. «Amherst Bee, Jun 15»
6
Wild about birding: Making a hobby of observing our feathered …
The trio was joined by other birds, including an English sparrow with its two- or three-note range. “One lady calls them 'chi-chi birds' because ... «Billings Gazette, May 15»
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The offbeat side of the news
After all, nobody refers to the American bald eagle as the “America” bald eagle, or the English sparrow as an “England” sparrow. Turns out ... «Buffalo News, Apr 15»
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Dairy specialist offers methods for managing birds around livestock …
Bird species that prove the most challenging for livestock operations included the house sparrow (English sparrow), the starling, the pigeon and ... «Farm and Ranch Guide, Apr 15»
9
The Master Writer of the City
So do the eggs in the English sparrow's nest up under the eaves in the “L” station. So does the egg you have for breakfast. So does the caviar ... «The New York Review of Books, Apr 15»
10
Gloucester County Nature Club | House sparrows hard at work …
In fact, the house sparrow, aka the English sparrow, is the world's most widely distributed wild bird. It is native from the British Isles to Siberia, ... «NJ.com, Apr 15»

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