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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

barn′ swal′low,

Birdsa common swallow, Hirundo rustica, of North America and Eurasia, that nests in barns and similar buildings.

1780–90, American.

'barn swallow' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

swallow - chimney swallow

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