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1. (n.) swiftlet
any swift of the genus Collocalia, of SE Asia, Indonesia, and Australia, certain species of which use saliva to construct nests, which are used in making bird's-nest soup.
Etymology: (1890–95)
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1. (noun) swiftlet, Collocalia inexpectata
swift of eastern Asia; produces the edible bird's nest
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1. (noun) swiftlet
any one of numerous species of small East Indian and Asiatic swifts of the genus Collocalia. Some of the species are noted for furnishing the edible bird's nest. See Illust. under Edible
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