/kɒlˈlɒkiːə/ (KOL-loh-KEE-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of swifts in the family Apodidae, found in Southeast Asia.

“The ornithologist studied the behavior of the Collocalia species in their natural habitat.”

2. adjective

Related to or characteristic of the genus Collocalia or its swifts.

“The collocalia swifts are known for their unique migration patterns.”