swiftlet

Meanings

• noun

  A small, dark-colored bird of the family Apodidae, known for its swift and agile flight. It is also called the edible-nest swiftlet due to the use of its nests for food.

  - "The swiftlet is a popular bird in Southeast Asian cuisine."
  - "Swiftlets are known for their agility and swift flight."
  - "The swiftlet's nest is a delicacy in some cultures."

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Variants

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swiftlet , swiftlets

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Etymology

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From Old English swifel, meaning swift or quick.

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Trivia

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1. Swiftlets are the only birds that build their nests using their saliva.

2. Swiftlets fly at high altitudes to build their nests, making them one of the few birds that can fly above the treetops.

3. Bird's nest soup is considered an aphrodisiac in some cultures.

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Related Concepts

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1. Apodidae: The family of birds to which swiftlets belong.

2. Edible-nest swiftlet: Another common name for swiftlets due to their edible nests.

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Culture

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Swiftlets have been hunted for their edible nests for centuries in Southeast Asia, particularly in countries like Malaysia and Indonesia. The nests are used as a key ingredient in bird's nest soup, which is considered a delicacy and believed to have various health benefits. Swiftlets have also been mentioned in literature, such as in Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book' and Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

How to Memorize "swiftlet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, dark-colored bird flying swiftly through the air.
   - Visualize a nest made of saliva and feathers hanging from a cave ceiling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'swiftlet' with the idea of a swift and agile bird.
   - Link the word to the concept of edible bird nests.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'swiftlet' as 'Swiftly-flying, Edible-nest Let-it-be-taken'.
   - Use the acronym SWEET to remember Swiftlet, Swiftly, Edible, Elegant, Tasty.

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