nightingale
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Noun — A small brownish songbird, native to Europe and parts of Africa and Asia, famous for its rich, often nighttime song.
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Etymology
From Old English nihtegale, literally "night-singer," from night plus an old word related to "gale" meaning "song" or "call."
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What does “nightingale” mean?
The word “nightingale” means a small brownish songbird, native to Europe and parts of Africa and Asia, famous for its rich, often nighttime song. In plain terms, a small bird famous for singing beautifully at night.
How do you pronounce “nightingale”?
“Nightingale” is pronounced NEYE-tihng-gayl (/ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “nightingale” in a sentence?
Here is “nightingale” used in a sentence: “Poets have long celebrated the nightingale's song.”
What part of speech is “nightingale”?
“Nightingale” is a noun.
Where does the word “nightingale” come from?
The word “nightingale” comes from Old English. From Old English nihtegale, literally "night-singer," from night plus an old word related to "gale" meaning "song" or "call.".
Is “nightingale” a common word?
“Nightingale” is an uncommon word in modern English.