Definitions | hirundine |
| noun
- 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
adjective
- pertaining to a swallow
Etymology: From Latin hirundo "swallow".
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