purple martin

/ˌpʌrpəl ˌmɑrtn/
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Other forms: purple martins

Definitions of purple martin
  1. noun
    large North American martin of which the male is blue-black
    synonyms: Progne subis
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    type of:
    martin
    any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas
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