whip-o'-will

A form of whippoorwill — A nocturnal insectivorous bird of North America (Antrostomus vociferus, syn. Caprimulgus vociferus), a type of nightjar, named after its characteristic call.

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Meanings

nounwhip-o'-will (plural whip-o'-wills)

plural whip-o'-wills

  1. alternativeAlternative form of whippoorwill.

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Chicago

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