sparr en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈspɑː(ɹ)/
Etymology
Likely from Middle English *spar, from Old Norse sparr, spǫrr (“sparrow”), from Proto-Germanic *sparwaz, from Proto-Indo-European *spḗr (“sparrow”). Doublet of sparrow.
Meanings
- An English sparrow, house sparrow (Passer domesticus).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sparrs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |