ringmus

Dutch
Passer montanus in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

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

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

Noun

ringmus f (plural ringmussen, diminutive ringmusje n)

  1. The tree sparrow, German sparrow, Passer montanus

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