nighthawk

Senso (Inglese)

1. (UK, regional) A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar).
2. (US) 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 (metal detectorist who works illegally at night).
5. (Japan, historical) An unlicensed prostitute who worked the roadsides at night.

Concetti

nottolone

nottambulo

succiacapre

caprimulgo

sinonimi

night owl

mosquito hawk

bullbat

nightbird

taxicab

whippoorwill

screech owl

sitting up late

staying up late

keeping late hours

night bird

taxi cab

tourist car

automobile

night person

hack

late bird

nightjar

Traduzioni

chotacabras

çobanaldatan

Nachteule

noctambule

se coucher tard

langes Aufbleiben

oiseau de nuit

keçisağan

Chordeiles

البومة، محب السهر

geitenmelker

nachtzwaluw

nachtbraker

Pronunciato come (IPA)

/ˈnʌɪthɔːk/

Etimologia (Inglese)

From night + hawk.