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Delichon

Delichon

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A group of small swallows called house martins that nest under roofs
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Delichon includes several species commonly called house martins.

Examples

  • Many Delichon nests can be found under the eaves of village houses.

  • Ornithologists studied the migration patterns of birds in the Delichon genus.

  • I spotted a Delichon building its nest under the eaves.

  • Have you ever seen a Delichon fly?

  • Many Delichon nests can be found under the eaves of village houses.

  • The genus Delichon includes several species commonly called house martins.

  • Ornithologists studied the migration patterns of birds in the Delichon genus.

Surface Forms

Delichon singular
Delichons plural

Etymology

Delichon comes from an old Greek word meaning 'swallow', the bird. It is the scientific name for a group of swallows called house martins, so the name simply tells you these birds are a kind of swallow.