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sparrow

nounmasculine/pɐɾˈdaɫ/medium

par·dal

Definition

A small passerine bird of the family Passeridae, common in urban and rural areas.
A flock of sparrows gathered around the crumbs.
The house sparrow is a familiar sight in cities.
Common collocations
sparrowhouse sparrow

Etymology

Do latim tardio 'pardalus', por sua vez do grego 'pardalís'.

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