Hirundo rustica

Definitions of Hirundo rustica
  1. noun
    common swallow of North America and Europe that nests in barns etc.
    synonyms: barn swallow, chimney swallow
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    type of:
    swallow
    small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
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