HyperDic: swiftlet

English > 1 sense of the word swiftlet:
NOUNanimalswiftlet, Collocalia inexpectataswift of eastern Asia
English > swiftlet: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
Meaningswift of eastern Asia; produces the edible bird's nest.
SynonymCollocalia inexpectata
Member ofCollocalia, genus CollocaliaA genus of Apodidae
BroaderswiftA small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight
Spanishcollocalini
Nounsswifta small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight

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