caprimulgid
caprimulgid · caprimulgids
Any of the Caprimulgidae, or nightjar familyAny of the Caprimulgidae, or nightjar family.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of the Caprimulgidae, or nightjar family.
More definitions
- mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects
Forms
plural: caprimulgids| Singular | caprimulgid |
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regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects:goatsuckernightjar