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Nightjar

//ˈnaɪtd͡ʒɑː// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds, of the family Caprimulgidae from the order Caprimulgiformes, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects.
  2. 2
    mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects wordnet

Etymology

From night + jar (“a discordant sound”), due to the bird's harsh call.

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