Meaning Of The Word Nighthawk
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Nighthawk Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Nighthawk?
nighthawk in American English
any of various nightjars that feed on flying insects, esp., the common nighthawk (Chordeiles minor), which is active during the day or night noun: any of several longwinged, American goatsuckers of the genus Chordeiles, related to the whippoorwill, esp. C. minor, having variegated black, white, and buff plumage nighthawk in British English noun: any American nightjar of the genus Chordeiles and related genera, having a dark plumage and, in the male, white patches on the wings and tail |
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