Complete Definition of "hirundine"

English
Etymology
From Latin hirundo �swallow�.

Pronunciation
IPA: /hɪ'ɹ�nd�ɪn/

Adjective
hirundine

  1. pertaining to a swallow

Noun
hirundine

  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

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