fox sparrow

fox spar·row

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foks spar-oh]
- /fɒks ˈspær oʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foks spar-oh]
- /fɒks ˈspær oʊ/

Definition of fox sparrow words

noun fox sparrow a North American sparrow, Passerella iliaca, having a bright rufous tail and streaked breast. 1

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Origin of fox sparrow

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1860-65

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Parts of speech for Fox sparrow

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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fox sparrow popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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