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• noun (Context 1)
A nocturnal bird of the nightjar family, native to the southeastern United States, characterized by its mottled brown plumage, large mouth, and a distinctive, rhythmic call that resembles its name.
Usage Example
"As dusk settled over the Carolina pine forest, the repetitive call of a nightjar echoed through the trees."
Strong
nightjar
Weak
goatsucker
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