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lincoln's sparrow

Lincoln's sparrow
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Definition of lincoln's sparrow words

  • noun lincoln's sparrow a North American sparrow, Melospiza lincolnii, having a buff breast with black streaks. 1

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Origin of lincoln's sparrow

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35, Americanism; named (by Audubon) after Thomas Lincoln (died 1883)

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lincoln's sparrow popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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