nightjar

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈnaɪtd͡ʒɑː/    美 /ˈnaɪtd͡ʒɑɹ/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds, of the family Caprimulgidae from the order Caprimulgiformes, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects.

词形变化

nightjars plural night-jar alternative nightchurr alternative

词源

From night + jar (“a discordant sound”), due to the bird's harsh call.
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