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Definition of petronia

petronia

/pəˈtroʊniə/
pe · tro · ni · a
Plural:petronias
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petronia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several rock sparrows of the genus Petronia, typically characterized by robust bills and a preference for rocky or arid habitats across Eurasia and Africa.

Example

"The ornithological survey recorded several sightings of the petronia nesting in the crevices of the high desert cliffs."

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petrohue
petrol
petroleum
petronia
petrorhagia
petticoat
pettily

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Italian regional name 'petronio' or 'petrone', used in the Bologna area for the rock sparrow. It is likely ultimately rooted in the Latin 'petra', meaning 'rock', referencing the bird's preferred rugged habitat.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Petronia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/petronia
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