transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmär-t ə n ]
noun
Etymology: probably from Saint Martin
Date: 1589
1. : a small Eurasian bird ( Delichon urbica ) of the swallow family with a forked tail, bluish-black head and back, and white rump and underparts
2. : any of various birds (especially genus Progne ) of the swallow family other than the Eurasian martin — compare purple martin