SINCE 1828
whip-poor-will
noun
\ ˈhwi-pər-ˌwil
, ˌhwi-pər-ˈwil, ˈwi-, ˌwi-\
, 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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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
noun
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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