HyperDic: chimney_swallow

English > 2 senses of the expression chimney swallow:
NOUNanimalchimney swallow, chimney swift, Chateura pelagicaAmerican swift that nests in e.g. unused chimneys
animalchimney swallow, barn swallow, Hirundo rusticacommon swallow of North America and Europe that nests in barns etc.
English > chimney swallow: 2 senses > noun 1, animal
MeaningAmerican swift that nests in e.g. unused chimneys.
Synonymschimney swift, Chateura pelagica
Member ofChateura, genus ChateuraA genus of Apodidae
BroaderswiftA small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight
English > chimney swallow: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningCommon swallow of North America and Europe that nests in barns etc..
Synonymsbarn swallow, Hirundo rustica
Member ofHirundo, genus Hirundotype genus of the Hirundinidae
Broaderswallowsmall long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
Spanishandarina, andolina, andorina, golondrina
CatalanHirundo rustica, oreneta

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