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barn swallow
noun
Definition of BARN SWALLOW
: a swallow (Hirundo rustica of the family Hirundinidae) that is widespread in the northern hemisphere, has a deeply forked tail, and often nests in or near buildings
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First Known Use of BARN SWALLOW
1851
Rhymes with BARN SWALLOW
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