ringmus

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Dutch[edit]

Passer montanus in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology[edit]

Compound of ring (“ring”) +‎ mus (“sparrow”). Named for the ring around its neck.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɪŋ.mʏs/
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  • Hyphenation: ring‧mus

Noun[edit]

ringmus f (plural ringmussen, diminutive ringmusje n)

  1. The tree sparrow, German sparrow, Passer montanus

Further reading[edit]

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