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Gelochelidon

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Translingual

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Etymology

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The first element, gelo-, derives from Ancient Greek γέλως (gélōs, laughter) and/or the related verb γελάω (geláō, to laugh). The second element is χελῑδών (khelīdṓn, swallow).

Proper noun

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Gelochelidon f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Laridae.

Hypernyms

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References

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  • Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN