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Whip-poor-will
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What's The Definition Of Whip-poor-will?Synonyms | Synonyms for Whip-poor-will: Related Terms | Find terms related to Whip-poor-will: See Also | Whip-poor-will In Webster's Dictionary \Whip"-poor-will`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
An American bird ({Antrostomus vociferus}) allied to the
nighthawk and goatsucker; -- so called in imitation of the
peculiar notes which it utters in the evening. [Written also
{whippowil}.]
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