Chelidoniidae
/ˌkɛlɪdəˈnaɪɪdiː/noun
A zoological family name formed from the genus name Chelidonia, whose taxonomic application depends on the classification being used.
Did you know?The Greek word χελιδών, meaning “swallow,” also lies behind Chelidonium, the botanical name for celandine, traditionally associated with the seasonal arrival of swallows.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
χελιδών (khelidōn)
“Swallow, the migratory bird”
Ancient Greek
Greek
χελιδόνιος (khelidōnios)
“Of or belonging to a swallow”
Classical and Medieval Latin
Latin
chelidonius
“Related to the swallow; also used in botanical and medicinal terminology”
18th Century
New Latin
Chelidonia
“A zoological genus name derived from the swallow-root”
19th Century
New Latin
Chelidoniidae
“A family-group name formed from Chelidonia with the zoological suffix -idae”
Modern English
English
Chelidoniidae
“A taxonomic family name whose exact membership varies with zoological classification”
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