Bird's nest
〘Noun〙 Swiftlet nest used in Chinese cuisine. The nest is made by swiftlets on the inner walls of a cave by solidifying seaweed with their saliva, and the high-quality ones are white and shiny. Because they are in a rugged location, they are difficult to collect, and are highly valued. Bird 's nest. ※Humanity story, Chaste Women's Eight Wise Men (around 1834-48) 2 "The treasures are the jade branch of Penglai, the baby swallow's nest shells , and other rare treasures collected" [Dream of the Red Chamber - Episode 10]Swallow's nestSource: The Selected Edition of the Japanese Language Dictionary About the Selected Edition of the Japanese Language Dictionary Information |
〘名〙 中国料理に用いるアナツバメの巣。アナツバメが洞窟の内壁に海藻を唾液で固めて作った巣で、上質のものは白く光沢がある。険しい場所にあるため採取が困難で、珍重される。燕巣(えんず)。※人情本・貞操婦女八賢誌（1834‐48頃）二「財宝は蓬莱の玉の枝、燕窩(エンクヮ)の子達貝(こやすがひ)なんどと、世に稀なるべき倚品を集め」 〔紅楼夢‐一〇回〕
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