Barn Swallow Definition
noun
A widely distributed bird (Hirundo rustica) that nests in barns and caves and has a deeply forked tail, a dark-blue back, and tan underparts.
American Heritage
A common swallow (Hirundo rustica) with a long, deeply forked tail: it often nests in barns and other structures.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- Hirundo rustica
- chimney swallow
Other Word Forms of Barn Swallow
Noun
Singular:
barn swallow
Plural:
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