whip-poor-will

\ ˈhwi-pər-ˌwil

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, ˌhwi-pər-ˈwil, ˈwi-, ˌwi-\

Definition of whip-poor-will

: a nocturnal nightjar (Caprimulgus vociferus) of chiefly eastern North America with a loud repeated call suggestive of its name

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The first known use of whip-poor-will was in 1709

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whip-poor-will

noun

English Language Learners Definition of whip-poor-will

: a bird of eastern North America that is active at night and has a loud call which sounds like its name

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whippoorwill

whip·poor·will | \ ˈhwi-pər-ˌwil, ˈwi-\

Kids Definition of whippoorwill

: a bird of eastern North America that is active at night and has a loud call that sounds like its name

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