whippoorwill

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

Caprimulgus vociferus

nighthawk

screech owl

Translations

bois-pourri

αντρόστρομος

νυκτοπούλι

engoulevent

caprimulgus vociferus

cuerporruín

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈʍɪp.ɚˌwɪl/

Etymology

Imitative of its note.