chotacabras — meaning in English

English meaning

• nighthawk noun A North American nightjar bird, active at dusk and known for its distinctive booming courtship dive.

Senses

chotacabras is used for these senses in English:

• nighthawk (US) A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor. [from 18th c.]
• nightjar Any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds, of the family Caprimulgidae from the order Caprimulgiformes, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects.

nighthawk — full definition

1. noun A North American nightjar bird, active at dusk and known for its distinctive booming courtship dive.
2. noun A person who tends to stay up and be active late at night.

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