Etymology

sparrowgrass

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Today it means: Eggcorn of sparagus (“asparagus”) . Full definition →

First used 1652
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The story

From sparrow + grass.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 1652 Eggcorn of sparagus (“asparagus”) .

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