HyperDic: purple_martin

English > 1 sense of the expression purple martin:
NOUNanimalpurple martin, Progne subislarge North American martin of which the male is blue-black
English > purple martin: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
Meaninglarge North American martin of which the male is blue-black.
SynonymProgne subis
Member ofProgne, genus ProgneA genus of Hirundinidae
BroadermartinAny of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings

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