huismus

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Dutch[edit]

Passer domesticus in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology[edit]

From huis (“house”) +‎ mus (“sparrow”).

Pronunciation[edit]

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  • Hyphenation: huis‧mus

Noun[edit]

huismus m (plural huismussen, diminutive huismusje n)

  1. The house sparrow, Passer domesticus
  2. (informal, figurative) homebody (person who prefers to stay at home rather than go out)
    Synonym: huisduif

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