swift
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Adjective
swift (comparative swifter, superlative swiftest)
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[edit] Translations
fast; quick
[edit] Noun
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swift (plural swifts)
- (obsolete) The current of a stream.
- A small plain-colored bird (of the family Micropodidæ) that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight. Common European swift: Cypselus, ∨ Micropus, apus. The common American, or chimney, swift: Chætura pelagica. The Australian swift: Chætura caudacuta. The European Alpine swift: Cypselus melba. The common Indian swift: Cypselus affinis.
- A western fence lizard, swift, blue-belly, Sceloporus occidentalis -- (common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks)
- The ghost moth.
[edit] Translations
bird
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[edit] Derived terms
[edit] See also
- black martin
- black swift
- hawk swallow
- devil bird
- swingdevil
- screech martin
- shriek owl
- chimney swallow
- palm swift
- tree swift
- pine lizard
[edit] Old English
[edit] Etymology
From the verb swīfan
[edit] Adjective
swift
[edit] Descendants
- English: swift