Definition of Hirundene

Hi*run"dine (?), a. (Zoöl.) Like or pertaining to the swallows.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

pertaining to a swallow
a member of the swallow family
*1973: ‘…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. — Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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