Passerine

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpæsÉ™rÉ™n/, /ˈpæsÉ™riːn/, /ˈpæsÉ™raɪn/

Origin

Latin passerinus ("of sparrows"), from passer + -inus

Full definition of passerine

Noun

1. Any bird of the order Passeriformes, which comprises more than half of all bird species.

Synonyms

• See

Adjective

1. Of, or relating to a passerine or perching bird.

Anagrams

• parenesis