swiftlet

Thân thiện

A swiftlet builds its nest on a high cave wall.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small swift of eastern Asia: A swiftlet is a type of small bird belonging to the swift family, found primarily in eastern Asia.
   • Producer of edible nests: This bird is notable for constructing nests using its solidified saliva, which are harvested for use in the culinary delicacy known as "bird's nest soup."

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The cave was home to thousands of swiftlets.
  • The edible nest of the swiftlet is highly valued in some cultures.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe things related to the bird or its nest.
  • The swiftlet population in that region is carefully monitored.
  • They invested in a swiftlet farming operation.

Variants and Related Words

• Swift (noun): A related bird in the same family (Apodidae), known for its fast flight.
• Edible-nest swiftlet (noun): A full common name for specific species, like .

Synonyms

• Cave swiftlet: A common name emphasizing its nesting habitat.
• Salangane: Another name used for certain species of swiftlets, particularly those whose nests are collected.

Related Terms and Phrases

• Bird's nest: The primary product associated with the swiftlet. While "bird's nest" is a general term, in this context it specifically refers to the salivary nest of the swiftlet.
• Swiftlet farming: The practice of cultivating swiftlets in artificial structures to harvest their nests.

Học thuật

Noun

1. swift of eastern Asia; produces the edible bird's nest

Từ đồng nghĩa

• collocalia inexpectata