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NIGHTHAWK
nighthawk, bullbat, mosquito hawk
(noun) mainly nocturnal North American goatsucker
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
nighthawk (plural nighthawks)
(UK, regional) A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus. [from 17th c.]
(US) A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor. [from 18th c.]
A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours. [from 19th c.]
A nighthawker.
Synonyms
• (New World nightjar): bullbat, nightjar
• (person who remains awake and active during the night): night owl, night person
Source: Wiktionary
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