hirundine

English

Etymology

From Latin hirundo ‘swallow’.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /hɪˈɹʌndʌɪn/

Adjective

hirundine

  1. pertaining to a swallow

Noun

hirundine (plural hirundines)

  1. a member of the swallow family
    • 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

Latin

Noun

hirundine

  1. ablative singular of hirundō
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