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词汇 chuck-will's-widow
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Definition of chuck-will's-widow in English:

chuck-will's-widow

noun ˌtʃʌkwɪlzˈwɪdəʊˌCHək ˌwilz ˈwidō
  • A large nightjar native to eastern North America.

    卡氏夜鹰

    Caprimulgus carolinensis, family Caprimulgidae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Chuck-will's-widows migrate in Texas from late March through early May and will initiate breeding soon after arriving on their breeding grounds.
    • Only rarely are chuck-will's-widows found during the daytime; most records are for night-singing birds.
    • A large nightjar of the southeastern United States, the Chuck-will's-widow is well known for its continuous singing of its name at dusk.

Origin

Late 18th century: imitative of its call.

Definition of chuck-will's-widow in US English:

chuck-will's-widow

nounˌCHək ˌwilz ˈwidō
  • A large nightjar native to eastern North America.

    卡氏夜鹰

    Caprimulgus carolinensis, family Caprimulgidae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Chuck-will's-widows migrate in Texas from late March through early May and will initiate breeding soon after arriving on their breeding grounds.
    • Only rarely are chuck-will's-widows found during the daytime; most records are for night-singing birds.
    • A large nightjar of the southeastern United States, the Chuck-will's-widow is well known for its continuous singing of its name at dusk.

Origin

Late 18th century: imitative of its call.

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