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1. (adj.) passerine
of, belonging, or pertaining to the order Passeriformes, comprising more than half of all birds and typically having the feet adapted for perching.
2. (n.) passerine
any bird of the order Passeriformes.
Etymology: (1770–80; < L passerīnus of a sparrow)
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1. (adj) passerine, passeriform bird
perching birds mostly small and living near the ground with feet having 4 toes arranged to allow for gripping the perch; most are songbirds; hatchlings are helpless
2. (adj) passerine
relating to or characteristic of the passeriform birds
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1. (adj) passerine
of or pertaining to the Passeres
2. (noun) passerine
one of the Passeres
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