Associations to the word «Nightjar»

Wiktionary

NIGHTJAR, noun. Any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds of the family Caprimulgidae, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects.

Dictionary definition

NIGHTJAR, noun. Mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects.

Wise words

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