ringmus

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Dutch

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Passer montanus in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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ringmus f (plural ringmussen, diminutive ringmusje n)

  1. the tree sparrow, German sparrow, Passer montanus

Further reading

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