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sparrowgrass
[ spar-oh-gras, -grahs ]
sparrowgrass
/ ˈspærəʊˌɡrɑːs /
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sparrowgrass1
First recorded in 1650–60; by folk etymology
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sparrowgrass1
C17: variant of asparagus , associated by folk etymology with sparrow and grass
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Example Sentences
Look at old Pedro and Philippa over there, setting out that stuff that looks like sparrowgrass.
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Mrs. Sparrowgrass and I have concluded to try it once more; we are going to give the country another chance.
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"Now," said I to Mrs. Sparrowgrass, "we shall have fresh fish to-morrow for breakfast," and went out to set it.
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Besides, Mrs. Sparrowgrass had bought a rattle when she was in Philadelphia; such a rattle as watchmen carry there.
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If ever I felt angry at anybody it was at myself for putting up those bars to please Mrs. Sparrowgrass.
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