House martin Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun common small European martin that builds nests under the eaves of houses
    Delichon urbica.

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Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.), a common European swallow (Hirundo urbica). It has feathered feet, and builds its nests of mud against the walls of buildings. Called also house swallow, and window martin.

Webster 1913