martin

/'mɑ:tin/
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martin

A martin builds its nest under the eaves of a house.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of bird: Any of various swallows (birds of the family Hirundinidae) characterized by a squarish or slightly forked tail and long, pointed wings. Many species migrate around the time of Martinmas (November 11th).
    • A surname: A family name, notably belonging to several famous American entertainers and a French saint.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Bird):
    • We watched a flock of martins swooping over the lake to catch insects.
    • The purple martin is a popular bird for which people put up special nesting houses.
  • Noun (Surname):
    • Dean Martin was a famous singer and actor from the mid-20th century.
    • Saint Martin of Tours is the patron saint of France.
Advanced Usage
  • "Martin house": A man-made nesting structure designed specifically for purple martins.
    • They installed a new martin house in the backyard hoping to attract the birds.
Variants and Related Words
  • Purple martin (n): A specific, large North American species of martin (), known for its dark, glossy blue-black plumage.
    • Purple martins are completely dependent on human-provided nesting sites in the eastern part of their range.
Synonyms
  • Swallow: A general term for birds of the family Hirundinidae, which includes martins. (Note: All martins are swallows, but not all swallows are called martins.)
Related Phrases
  • Around Martinmas: Referring to the migration time of some martin species, near the feast of St. Martin (November 11th).
    • The birds depart for their wintering grounds around Martinmas.
martin

A martin builds its nest under the eaves of a house.

Noun
  1. any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas
  2. United States singer (1917-1995)
  3. United States actress (1913-1990)
  4. United States actor and comedian (born in 1945)
  5. French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

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