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passerine

/ˈpæsəraɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does passerine mean?

noun

A bird that belongs to the suborder Passeri, which includes perching birds such as sparrows, finches, and robins.

Example

"The passerine birds in the garden were singing sweet melodies."

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