hirundine
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Latin hirundo ‘swallow’.
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /hɪˈɹʌndʌɪn/
[edit] Adjective
hirundine
- pertaining to a swallow
[edit] Noun
hirundine
- a member of the swallow family
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- 1973: ‘…and so, gentlemen, I believe I may confidently state that the hibernation of swallows, and of all other hirundines, is conclusively proved,’ said Mr Lamb, with a defiant glare at his audience. — Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise
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[edit] Latin
[edit] Noun
hirundine
- ablative singular of hirundō
