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chimney swallow

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: chimney swallow

1
n
common swallow of North America and Europe that nests in barns etc.
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n
American swift that nests in e.g. unused chimneys
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: chimney swallow
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n common swallow of North America and Europe that nests in barns etc.

Synonyms:
Hirundo rustica, barn swallow
Type of:
swallow
small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
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n American swift that nests in e.g. unused chimneys

Synonyms:
Chateura pelagica, chimney swift
Type of:
swift
a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight
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