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Henslow's sparrow

Henslow's sparrow noun: the passerine bird Ammodramus henslowii.

Noun

Henslow's sparrow (plural Henslow's sparrows)

  1. The passerine bird Ammodramus henslowii.

Forms of Henslow's sparrow

pluralHenslow's sparrows

Origin of Henslow's sparrow

Named by John James Audubon in honour of John Stevens Henslow.

Questions about Henslow's sparrow

What does Henslow's sparrow mean?
Henslow's sparrow means the passerine bird Ammodramus henslowii.
What part of speech is Henslow's sparrow?
Henslow's sparrow is a noun.
What is the plural of Henslow's sparrow?
The plural of Henslow's sparrow is Henslow's sparrows.

Words near Henslow's sparrow in the dictionary

  1. Hensley
  2. Hensley Park
  3. Henslovian
  4. Henslow
  5. Henslow's bunting
  6. Henslow's sparrow
  7. Henslow's sparrows
  8. Hensman
  9. Henson
  10. Henson trust
  11. Henson trusts

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