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nighthawk

/ˈnʌɪthɔːk/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus.
  2. A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor.
  3. A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours.
  4. A nighthawker.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

bullbat(English)night owl(English)mosquito hawk(English)nightbird(English)hawk(English)falcon(English)peregrine(English)night hawk(English)nightjar(English)whiteface(English)foxfire(English)redbird(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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