hirundine
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Latin hirundo (“a swallow”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
hirundine (not comparable)
- 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[edit]
hirundine (plural hirundines)
- 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[edit]
Noun[edit]
hirundine