"chelidon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chelidons [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek χελῑδών (khelīdṓn, “swallow”), perhaps in reference to the shape of a swallow's tail. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|χελῑδών||swallow}} Ancient Greek χελῑδών (khelīdṓn, “swallow”) Head templates: {{en-noun|s}} chelidon (plural chelidons)
  1. (rare, anatomy) Synonym of elbow pit Tags: rare Categories (topical): Anatomy Synonyms: elbow pit [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-chelidon-en-noun-sSUQnd6o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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