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单词 poorwill
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Definition of poorwill in English:

poorwill

noun ˈpʊəwɪlˈpɔːwɪl
  • A small nightjar found mainly in central and western North America.

    Three genera in the family Caprimulgidae: four species, in particular the common poorwill (Phalaenoptilus nuttallii), which hibernates in cold weather

Origin

Late 19th century: imitative of its call.

 
 
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