English dictionary
swiftlet
/'sw/I/ftl/I/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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swift of eastern Asia; produces the edible bird's nest
Synonyms collocalia inexpectataSource: WordNet 3.0
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Any one of numerous species of small East Indian and Asiatic swifts of the genus <i>Collocalia</i>. Some of the species are noted for furnishing the edible bird's nest. See <i>Illust.</i> under <u>Edible</u>.
Source: webster1913