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barn swallow

 

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Noun barn swallow has 1 sense
  1. barn swallow, chimney swallow, Hirundo rustica - common swallow of North America and Europe that nests in barns etc.
    --1 is a kind of swallow
    --1 is a member of Hirundo, genus Hirundo

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Barn Swallow

Description:

The Barn Swallow, or Hirundo rustica, is a small migratory bird belonging to the Hirundinidae family. It is known for its distinctive forked tail and beautiful blue plumage. Barn Swallows are widespread across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas and are typically found near human settlements.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A small migratory bird with long wings and a deeply forked tail, known for its graceful flight and its habit of nesting in or near barns.

2. A comfortable and spacious room intended for recreational use, typically found in a barn or converted barn.

Verb:

1. To take up residence or build a nest, as a barn swallow does.

2. To become connected with or familiarized with a particular location, culture, or group.

Examples:

1. Noun - The barn swallow gracefully soared through the sky, its forked tail trailing elegantly behind.

2. Noun - The old barn had become the perfect nesting place for a family of barn swallows.

3. Noun - The wedding venue had a charming barn with a cozy barn swallow's nest in the corner.

4. Verb - They decided to barn swallow for the summer and experience life in a rural community.

5. Verb - After living in the village for a few months, he had fully barn swallowed and found a sense of belonging.

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