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Collocalia

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Col·​lo·​ca·​lia | \ ˌkäləˈkālēə \

Definition of Collocalia

: a genus of small chiefly cave-nesting swifts (family Apodidae) which produce the edible bird's nests

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History and Etymology for Collocalia

New Latin, from coll- + Greek kalia nest

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“Collocalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Collocalia. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

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