ringmus

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

ringmus f (plural ringmussen, diminutive ringmusje n)

  1. tree sparrow, German sparrow (Passer montanus)

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