barn swallow

barn swal·low

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bahrn swol-oh]
- /bɑrn ˈswɒl oʊ/
- /bɑːn ˈswɒləʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahrn swol-oh]
- /bɑrn ˈswɒl oʊ/

Definitions of barn swallow words

noun barn swallow the US and Canadian name for the common swallow, Hirundo rustica 3
noun barn swallow a common swallow (Hirundo rustica) with a long, deeply forked tail: it often nests in barns and other structures 3
noun barn swallow a common swallow, Hirundo rustica, of North America and Eurasia, that nests in barns and similar buildings. 1
noun barn swallow Hirundo rustica, the most widespread species of swallow in the world; a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings, is found in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. 0

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Origin of barn swallow

First appearance:

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1780-90

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barn swallow popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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