huiszwaluw

Dutch
Delichon urbicum in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

Compound of huis (“house”) +‎ zwaluw (“swallow”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɦœy̯ˌsʋaː.lyu̯/
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  • Hyphenation: huis‧zwa‧luw

Noun

huiszwaluw f (plural huiszwaluwen, diminutive huiszwaluwtje n)

  1. The house martin, common house martin, Delichon urbicum

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