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field sparrow

noun

Definition of field sparrow 

: a sparrow that frequents fields:

a : a small American sparrow (Spizella pusilla) closely related to the chipping sparrow but paler colored

b : hedge sparrow

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First Known Use of field sparrow

1753, in the meaning defined above

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