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sparrow
1. n. The house sparrow, Passer domesticus; a small bird with a short bill, and brown, white and gray feathers.
2. n. A member of the family Passeridae, comprising small Old World songbirds.
3. n. A member of the family Emberizidae, comprising small New World songbirds.
4. n. Generically, any small, nondescript bird.
5. n. (chiefly London) A quick-witted, lively person. Often used in the phrase cockney sparrow.

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