hirundo

Meanings

• noun

  A small long-distance migratory bird of the Old World, belonging to the family Hirundinidae, which includes swallows and martins.

  - "The hirundo is a beautiful bird that migrates long distances."
  - "During migration, hirundos fly in large flocks."

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Variants

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horndog , horndogs

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Etymology

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From Latin hirundus, a hirundo is a swallow.

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Trivia

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1. The hirundo is one of the oldest known bird species, with fossil records dating back over 50 million years.

2. During migration, hirundos can cover up to 2,000 miles in a single journey.

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Related Concepts

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1. swallow: A type of bird that belongs to the Hirundinidae family, which includes the hirundo.

2. migratory bird: A bird that travels long distances between breeding and wintering grounds.

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Culture

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In European folklore, the hirundo is a symbol of spring and renewal due to its early arrival during the warmer months.

How to Memorize "hirundo"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small bird with long wings and a curved beak. This is a hirundo.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the hirundo with spring and renewal, as it is a symbol of these concepts in European folklore.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that hirundo is the Latin word for swallow.

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