martin

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a swallow-like bird with long pointed wings that catches insects while flying

   House martins built their mud nests beneath the eaves.

Common collocations

• sand martin Noun + noun

The bird name came into English through Middle English and Old French martin, apparently from the personal name Martin. That name descends from Latin Martinus, 'of Mars.' Why the personal name was applied to the bird is uncertain.

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