Associations to the word «Nighthawk»

Wiktionary

NIGHTHAWK, noun. (UK) (regional) A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus. [from 17th c.]
NIGHTHAWK, noun. (US) A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor. [from 18th c.]
NIGHTHAWK, noun. A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours. [from 19th c.]

Dictionary definition

NIGHTHAWK, noun. A person who likes to be active late at night.
NIGHTHAWK, noun. Mainly nocturnal North American goatsucker.

Wise words

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