night-jar
night-jar is the alternative spelling of nightjar.
Meaning of nightjar
Noun
nightjar (plural nightjars)
- 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.
Forms of night-jar
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Questions about night-jar
- What is night-jar the alternative spelling of?
- Night-jar is the alternative spelling of nightjar.
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