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noun
a small European swallow, Delichon urbica, that builds its nest under the eaves of houses.
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Origin of house martin
First recorded in 1760–70
Words nearby house martin
housemaid, housemaid's knee, houseman, house manager, house mark, house martin, housemaster, housemate, house moss, house moth, housemother
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British Dictionary definitions for house martin
house martin
noun
a Eurasian swallow, Delichon urbica, with a slightly forked tail and a white and bluish-black plumage
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