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nightjar Synonyms

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• noun (Context 1)

A nocturnal or crepuscular bird of the family Caprimulgidae, found worldwide, characterized by highly camouflaged brown plumage, short legs, and a wide gaping mouth adapted for catching insects in flight.

Usage Example

"As dusk settled over the heath, we could hear the distinctive, vibrating call of a goatsucker hidden in the bracken."

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goatsucker
Strong
nighthawk
whippoorwill

• Nearby Words

nightgown
nighthawk
nightingale
nightjar
nightlight
nightscape
nightshade

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