Nighthawk

Meaning

Noun

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In British English & Regional English:

nightjar

, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian

nightjar

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In American English & Caprimulgiforms:

A New World

nightjar

of the

genus

Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor.

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In People:

A person whose

is to

and

during the

and the

hours.

●

(

who

at night).

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Origin

nighthawk

English

hawk

English

hauk

Middle English (1100-1500)

hafoc

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

night

English

night

Middle English (1100-1500)

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Nighthawk

Meaning

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