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martin

/ˈmɑː.tɪn/

Meanings
  • noun

    A common name for several species of birds in the family Sturnidae, particularly the European Martin and the North American Barn Swallow.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with martin
artisan , cartoon , harvestman , martial , partisan
Variants
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martin , martins , Martin , Saint Martin , Archer John Porter Martin , Glenn Luther Martin , Joseph William Martin , Micheal Martin , Paul Edgar Philippe Martin , Paul Martin , Martin Luther King Day , Martin Luther King Days , Martin du Gard , Roger Martin du Gard , purple martin , purple martins
Etymology
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From Old French martin, probably a variant of mart, probably from Latin martis 'god of war'.


Trivia
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  1. The European Martin is the largest species of Old World swallow.

  2. Martins are known for their acrobatic flying skills and their ability to build nests in various locations, including under bridges and in the eaves of buildings.


Related Concepts
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  1. Birds: Martins are birds, specifically members of the Sturnidae family.

  2. Swallows: Martins are a type of swallow.


Culture
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In literature, Martins appear in various works such as 'Martin Chuzzlewit' by Charles Dickens and 'Martin Eden' by Jack London. In art, there are numerous depictions of Martins in paintings and sculptures. In music, there are songs titled 'Martin' by different artists.

How to Memorize "martin"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a bird with long, pointed wings and a forked tail. Picture it flying gracefully through the sky.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'Martin' with the image of a swallow or a bird in flight.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'Martin' with the phrase 'My Avian Relatives Take In Flight'.


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