hirundine

hirundine
1. adjective /hɪˈɹʌndʌɪn/
pertaining to a swallow
2. noun /hɪˈɹʌndʌɪn/
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 OBrian, HMS Surprise


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  • hirundine — /hi run din, duyn/, adj. of, pertaining to, or resembling the swallow. [1825 35; < LL hirundineus of a swallow, equiv. to hirundin (s. of hirundo) swallow + eus adj. suffix; see EOUS] * * * …   Universalium

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  • hirundine — hirun·dine …   English syllables

  • hirundine — /hɪˈrʌndaɪn/ (say hi runduyn) adjective of, relating to, or resembling the swallow. {Late Latin hirundineus} …  

  • hirundine —   a. pertaining to or like a swallow; n. such bird.    ♦ hirundinous, a …   Dictionary of difficult words

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