hirundine
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin hirundo ‘swallow’.
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /hɪˈɹʌndʌɪn/
Adjective [edit]
hirundine
- pertaining to a swallow
Noun [edit]
hirundine (plural hirundines)
- 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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Latin [edit]
Noun [edit]
hirundine
- ablative singular of hirundō
