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Definition of Swiftlet
1. Noun. Swift of eastern Asia; produces the edible bird's nest.
Exact synonyms: Collocalia Inexpectata
Generic synonyms: Swift
Group relationships: Collocalia, Genus Collocalia
Derivative terms: Swift
Generic synonyms: Swift
Group relationships: Collocalia, Genus Collocalia
Derivative terms: Swift
Definition of Swiftlet
1. n. 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.
Definition of Swiftlet
1. Noun. Any of various tropical and subtropical birds of the four genera ''Aerodramus'', ''Hydrochous'', ''Schoutedenapus'', and ''Collocalia'' in the swift family, many of which can navigate in darkness using echolocation. ¹
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Definition of Swiftlet
1. a cave-dwelling swift [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Swiftlet
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