nightingale

night·in·gale

noun \ˈnī-t^ən-ˌgāl, -tiŋ-\

Definition of NIGHTINGALE

: an Old World thrush (Luscinia megarhynchos syn. Erithacus megarhynchos) noted for the sweet usually nocturnal song of the male; also : any of various other birds noted for their sweet song or for singing at night

Illustration of NIGHTINGALE

Origin of NIGHTINGALE

Middle English, alteration of Old English nihtegale, from niht + galan to sing — more at yell

First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with NIGHTINGALE

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