chimney swallow

/ˌtʃɪmni ˌswɑloʊ/
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Other forms: chimney swallows

Definitions of chimney swallow
  1. noun
    common swallow of North America and Europe that nests in barns etc.
    synonyms: Hirundo rustica, barn swallow
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    type of:
    swallow
    small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
  2. noun
    American swift that nests in e.g. unused chimneys
    synonyms: Chateura pelagica, chimney swift
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    type of:
    swift
    a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight
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