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Rarenighthawk
The correct spelling is nighthawk.
How to pronounce nighthawk
noun
IPA: /ˈnʌɪthɔːk/
Say it like: Nit-haw-k
The correct spelling is nighthawk. A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus.
- 2.A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor.
- 3.A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours.
- 4.A nighthawker.
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