martin
English
/ˈmɑɹ.tɪn/, /ˈmɑː.tɪn/
noun
Definitions
- Any of various passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, which also includes swallows, that catch insects whilst flying.
Etymology
Derived from Middle French martin.
Origin
Middle French
martin
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- house English
- house martin English
- martinet French
- martinete Spanish, Castilian
- martin Middle French