Synonyms for nightjar
ˈnaɪtˌdʒɑrnight·jar

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1. goatsucker, nightjar, caprimulgidnoun

   mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects

   Synonyms:
   caprimulgid, goatsucker

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1. • Caprimulgiform Bird

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1. List of paraphrases for "nightjar":

   owl, niger

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