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 Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of whip-poor-will for English Language Learners
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: a bird of eastern North America that is active at night and has a loud call which sounds like its name
WHIP-POOR-WILL Defined for Kids
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: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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