hirundine

[ hi-ruhn-din, -dahyn ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling the swallow.

hirundine

/ hɪˈrʌndɪn; -daɪn /

adjective

1. of or resembling a swallow
2. belonging to the bird family Hirundinidae, which includes swallows and martins

Word History and Origins

Origin of hirundine¹

1825–35; < Late Latin hirundineus of a swallow, equivalent to hirundin- (stem of hirundō ) swallow + -eus adj. suffix; -eous

Word History and Origins

Origin of hirundine¹

C19: from Late Latin hirundineus, from Latin hirundō a swallow

Example Sentences

Hirundine, hi-run′din, adj. of or pertaining to the swallow.

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