bunting vs sparrow

bunting

noun
  • Any of various songbirds, mostly of the genus Emberiza, having short bills and brown or gray plumage. 

  • A pushing action. 

  • Strips of material used as festive decoration, especially in the colours of the national flag. 

  • A warm, hooded infant garment, as outerwear or sleepwear, similar to a sleeper or sleepsack; especially as baby bunting or bunting bag. 

  • Flags considered as a group. 

  • A thin cloth of woven wool from which flags are made; it is light enough to spread in a gentle wind but resistant to fraying in a strong wind. 

  • A strong timber; a stout prop. 

sparrow

noun
  • A member of the family Emberizidae, comprising small New World songbirds. 

  • The house sparrow, Passer domesticus; a small bird with a short bill, and brown, white and gray feathers. 

  • A member of the family Passeridae, comprising small Old World songbirds. 

  • Generically, any small, nondescript bird. 

  • A quick-witted, lively person. 

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