rough-winged swallow

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Definitions of rough-winged swallow words

noun rough-winged swallow either of two New World swallows of the genus Stelgidopteryx, having outer primary feathers with small barblike hooks on the margins. 1
noun rough-winged swallow any of several African swallows of the genus Psalidoprocne, having similar feathers. 1

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1830-40

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