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English > 1 sense of the expression Chateura pelagica:
NOUNanimalChateura pelagica, chimney swift, chimney swallowAmerican swift that nests in e.g. unused chimneys
English > Chateura pelagica: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
MeaningAmerican swift that nests in e.g. unused chimneys.
Synonymschimney swift, chimney swallow
Member ofChateura, genus ChateuraA genus of Apodidae
BroaderswiftA small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight