martin
/ˈmɑː.tɪn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: martins
Meaning · English
Many of the various passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, which also includes swallows, that catch insects whilst flying.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Chim thuộc họ Hirundinidae, bao gồm cả yến, bắt côn trùng khi bay
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Noun
Examples
Roof-haunting martins warm their eggs: / In these, in those the life is stay’d.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “martin” mean?
Many of the various passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, which also includes swallows, that catch insects whilst flying.
Is “martin” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.