Meaning of the word nightjar in English
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nightjar
US /ˈnaɪt.dʒɑːr/
UK /ˈnaɪt.dʒɑːr/
Noun
1.
a nocturnal bird with a wide mouth, mottled plumage, and a distinctive churring call, found in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Example:
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The distinctive churring call of the nightjar filled the twilight air.
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We hoped to spot a nightjar during our evening walk in the forest.
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