Swallow

usgb/ˈswɑːləʊ/
noun

A type of bird that is usually seen in summer and flies very fast.

The swallows are starting to migrate south for the winter.
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Often appears as...

  • barn swallow
  • tree swallow
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Bird Species

Swallow refers to quick-flying birds; often symbols of coming spring.

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Every year, we watch for the first swallow to know spring is near.
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Seasonal Movement

Swallows are migratory, often used to describe their seasonal travel.

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Poets might reference swallows to evoke images of seasonal change.
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