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hirundines

hirundines is the plural of hirundine.

Meaning of hirundine

Noun

hirundine (plural hirundines)

  1. A member of the swallow family
    • ‘...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.1973, Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise

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Questions about hirundines

What is hirundines the plural of?
Hirundines is the plural of hirundine.

Words near hirundines in the dictionary

  1. hirudins
  2. Hiruharama
  3. hirulog
  4. Hirundhoo
  5. hirundine
  6. hirundines
  7. hirundinid
  8. hirundinids
  9. hirundinous
  10. hirundoside
  11. Hirwaun

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