Whippoorwill

//ˈʍɪp.ɚˌwɪl//

Word Type

Noun

The word "whippoorwill" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

Mexican whippoorwill eastern whippoorwill

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

caprimulgid goatsucker nightjar

Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

chuck-will's-widow nightjar

Related Terms

bird caprimulgus vociferus insectivorous nightjar nocturnal north america

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