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Meaning of whippoorwill

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whippoorwill

Pronunciation:/ˈwɪp.ə.ˌwɪl//ˈ(h)wɪp.ɚ.ˌwɪl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A nocturnal insectivorous bird of North America, Caprimulgus vociferus, a type of nightjar, named after its characteristic call.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/whippoorwill

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caprimulgus vociferuswhippowillwhip-poor-willwhip-o-willpopepoorwillnighthawkspinner