hirundine

English

Etymology

From Latin hirundo (“a swallow”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /hɪˈɹʌndʌɪn/

Adjective

hirundine (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to a swallow (the bird); of or relating to the family Hirundinidae.
    • 1899, R.H. Allen, Star Names and their Meaning, page 44:
      I have not met with these hirundine star-titles except in these two instances, and I think them both incorrect.

Noun

hirundine (plural hirundines)

  1. A member of the swallow family
    • 1973, Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise:
      ‘...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.

Latin

Noun

hirundine

  1. ablative singular of hirundō
This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.