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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A Java sparrow (Lonchura oryzivora).
2. 2
   small finch-like Indonesian weaverbird that frequents rice fields wordnet
3. 3
   A bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus).
4. 4
   migratory American songbird wordnet
5. 5
   mannikins (Lonchura), a genus

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6. 6
   yellow-breasted bunting (Emberiza aureola)
7. 7
   village weaver (Ploceus cucullatus), in English-speaking West African countries Africa, West

Synonyms

All synonyms

bobolinkbobolinkdolichonyx oryzivorusjava finchjava sparrowjava sparrow

Etymology

From rice + bird.

Related phrases

java sparrow

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