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Hirundine vs Hirudine - What's the difference?

hirundine | hirudine |

As adjectives the difference between hirundine and hirudine

is that hirundine is pertaining to a swallow while hirudine is (zoology) of or relating to the leeches.

As a noun hirundine

is a member of the swallow family.

hirundine

English

Adjective

(head)
  • pertaining to a swallow

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • a member of the swallow family
  • :* 1973': ‘…and so, gentlemen, I believe I may confidently state that the hibernation of swallows, ''and of all other '''hirundines'' , is conclusively proved,’ said Mr Lamb, with a defiant glare at his audience. — Patrick O'Brian, ''HMS Surprise
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    hirudine

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (zoology) Of or relating to the leeches.
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