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whip-poor-will

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1. n. 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. Source: opted

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allied american bird called evening goatsucker imitation nighthawk notes utters

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