whippoorwill

Betekenis (Engels)

1. A nocturnal insectivorous bird of North America (Antrostomus vociferus, syn. Caprimulgus vociferus), a type of nightjar, named after its characteristic call.
2. The distinctive call of the above bird.

Sinonieme

Caprimulgus vociferus

nighthawk

screech owl

Vertalings

bois-pourri

αντρόστρομος

νυκτοπούλι

engoulevent

caprimulgus vociferus

cuerporruín

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈʍɪp.ɚˌwɪl/

Etimologie (Engels)

Imitative of its note.