Main Entry: mar·tin

Pronunciation: \ˈmär-t^ən\

Function: noun

Etymology: probably from St. Martin

Date: 1589

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