nightjar
What is another word for nightjar? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A nocturnal bird from the family Caprimulgidae that feeds mainly on moths and other large flying insects.
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How to use nightjar
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It's a specific ornithological term, used in birdwatching and nature writing rather than everyday speech.
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.
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