Hirundine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hɪˈɹʌndʌɪn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hirundine is an adjective meaning Of or relating to a swallow (the bird); of or relating to the family Hirundinidae.
Meaning
Of or relating to a swallow (the bird); of or relating to the family Hirundinidae.
More Meanings
- A member of the swallow family
Example Sentences
I have not met with these hirundine star-titles except in these two instances, and I think them both incorrect.
‘...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.
Word Forms
- hirundines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trochilidine, turdiform, viduine, ornithoid, hesperian, grallatorial.
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