House martin: meaning, definitions and examples
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house martin
[ ˈhaʊs ˈmɑːtɪn ]
bird species
A small migratory bird of the swallow family, with mainly white plumage and a shallowly forked tail, nesting in colonies on cliffs and under building eaves.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They watched the house martins swooping and diving for insects.
- The house martin is known for its distinctive white belly and forked tail.
Translations
Translations of the word "house martin" in other languages:
🇵🇹 andorinha-dos-beirais
🇮🇳 गृह स्विफ्ट (गृह मार्टिन)
🇩🇪 Mehlschwalbe
🇮🇩 burung layang-layang rumah
🇺🇦 міська ластівка
🇵🇱 oknówka
🇯🇵 イワツバメ
🇫🇷 hirondelle de fenêtre
🇪🇸 avión común
🇹🇷 ev kırlangıcı
🇰🇷 집제비
🇸🇦 سنونو الأهلية
🇨🇿 jiřička obecná
🇸🇰 belorítka domová
🇨🇳 家燕 (jiā yàn)
🇸🇮 mestna lastovka
🇮🇸 húsþröstur
🇰🇿 үй қарлығашы
🇬🇪 სახლის მერცხალი
🇦🇿 ev sərçəsi
🇲🇽 avión común
Word origin
The name 'house martin' comes from the Old English word 'martin', which is derived from the Latin word 'martinus' meaning 'of Mars'. These birds were named after the Roman god of war, Mars, due to their fighting spirit and aggressive behavior towards predators. House martins have been a common sight in Europe for centuries, known for their aerial acrobatics and beautiful plumage.