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/ˈnaɪtd͡ʒɑː/ · noun
Any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds, of the family Caprimulgidae from the order Caprimulgiformes, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects..
Use nightjar when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Nightjar means Any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds, of the family Caprimulgidae from the order Caprimulgiformes, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects..
Common synonyms include goatsucker, caprimulgid.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use nightjar where its definition matches the intended context.
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