swift (n)

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type n
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def a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight
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Hypernym apodiform bird
Member holonym Apodidae, family Apodidae
Derivationally related form swift → swiftlet
Hyponym European swift, Apus apus; chimney swift, chimney swallow, Chateura pelagica; swiftlet, Collocalia inexpectata
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Hyponym apodiform bird
Member meronym Apodidae, family Apodidae
Hypernym European swift, Apus apus; chimney swift, chimney swallow, Chateura pelagica; swiftlet, Collocalia inexpectata
Derivationally related form swiftlet → swift

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