nighthawk

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Synonyms: night hawk, night-hawk, nighthawks

Antonyms: night hawk, night-hawk, nighthawks

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|UK|regional}} A [[nightjar]], especially {{taxfmt|Caprimulgus europaeus|species}} ([[Eurasian nightjar]]). {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|US}} A New World [[nightjar]] of the genus {{taxfmt|Chordeiles|genus}}, especially {{taxfmt|Chordeiles minor|species}}. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
3. A person whose [[preference]] or [[custom]] is to remain [[awake]] and [[active]] during the night and the early morning hours. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
4. A [[nighthawker]] {{gloss|metal detectorist who works illegally at night}}.
5. {{lb|en|Japan|historical}} An unlicensed [[prostitute]] who worked the [[roadside]]s at night. <!--よたか yotaka-->

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