English
Etymology
swift
Adjective
swift (comparative: swifter , superlative: swiftest )
- fast; quick
Derived terms
Noun
swift
- (obsolete): The current of a stream.
- A small plain-colored bird (of the family Micropodidæ) that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight. Common European swift: Cypselus, ∨ Micropus, apus. The common American, or chimney, swift: Chætura pelagica. The Australian swift: Chætura caudacuta. The European Alpine swift: Cypselus melba. The common Indian swift: Cypselus affinis.
- (zoology): A western fence lizard, swift, blue-belly, Sceloporus occidentalis -- (common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks)
- (zoology): The ghost moth.
See also
- black martin
- black swift
- hawk swallow
- devil bird
- swingdevil
- screech martin
- shreik owl
- chimney swallow
- palm swift
- tree swift
- pine lizard
