edible bird's nest

noun

Definitions

  1. A nest of certain species of swiftlet, especially edible-nest swiftlet, Aerodramus…

    A nest of certain species of swiftlet, especially edible-nest swiftlet, Aerodramus fuciphagus or the black-nest swiftlet, Aerodramus maximus, made by the male swiftlet from its gelatinous saliva, and highly prized in Chinese cuisine for delicacies such as bird's nest soup.

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