vesper sparrow

ves·per spar·row

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Definitions of vesper sparrow words

noun vesper sparrow a common finch, Pooecetes gramineus, of fields and pastures in North America, noted for its evening song. 1
noun vesper sparrow a gray-brown North American sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) with white outer tail feathers 0
noun vesper sparrow Pooecetes gramineus, a medium-sized American sparrow. 0

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1860-65

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