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A swift-flying insectivorous songbird of the swallow family, typically having a less strongly forked tail than a swallow.
예문:
"The purple martin is known for its colonial nesting habits in birdhouses provided by humans."
"We watched a house martin building its mud nest under the eaves of the old barn."
"Unlike some other swallows, the martin has a tail that is only slightly forked."