燕えん巣そう

noun

edible bird's nest; swiftlet nest

Rare term for the nest of certain swiftlets, used to make bird's nest soup. More commonly referred to as ツバメの巣.

See also: ツバメの巣

• 燕えん巣そうは高こう級きゅう食しょく材ざいとして知しられている。

  Edible bird's nests are known as a luxury food ingredient.