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martin

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mar·tin

noun \ˈmär-tən\

Definition of MARTIN

1
: a small Eurasian bird (Delichon urbica) of the swallow family with a forked tail, bluish-black head and back, and white rump and underparts
2
: any of various birds (especially genus Progne) of the swallow family other than the Eurasian martin — compare purple martin

Origin of MARTIN

probably from St. Martin
First Known Use: 1589

Rhymes with MARTIN

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