nightjar
The origin and history of nightjar.
Etymology
The word joins night with jar in its old sense of a harsh, discordant sound. It was chosen because the bird's call is a rasping, churring noise rather than a typical birdsong.
The origin and history of nightjar.
The word joins night with jar in its old sense of a harsh, discordant sound. It was chosen because the bird's call is a rasping, churring noise rather than a typical birdsong.
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