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SWIFTLET

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Swift of eastern Asia; produces the edible bird's nest

Synonyms:

Collocalia inexpectata; swiftlet

Classified under:

Nouns denoting animals

Hypernyms ("swiftlet" is a kind of...):

swift (a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight)

Holonyms ("swiftlet" is a member of...):

Collocalia; genus Collocalia (a genus of Apodidae)

Derivation:

swift (a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight)

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