- 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
- 2. 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.] Source: webster
- 3. An American bird (Antrostomus vociferus) allied to thenighthawk and goatsucker; -- so called in imitation of the peculiarnotes which it utters in the evening. [Written also whippowil.] Source: adambom
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