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hirundo.

swallow; martin; small bird; flying fish;

7 characters3 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[hɪˈrʊn.doː]Classical-Latin[iˈrun.do]
  1. swallow (bird)

    declension-3
  2. flying fish (sea-swallow)

    declension-3
Where this word comes from

Possibly related to hirrio due to its sound, or related to harundo because of its forked tail. Compare Ancient Greek χελῑδών (khelīdṓn).

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