nightjar
معنی فارسی
پشه خوار
معنی کامل و مثالها
/nīt´jär´/n.
● (جانور شناسی) بوف اروپایی (تیرهی Caprimulgidae)
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the combination of 'night' and 'jar', referring to a bird that is active during the night and makes a 'jar' or churring sound.
مثال
- The nightjar camouflages itself during the day.
- We spotted a nightjar resting on a tree branch.
- Nightjars are known for their distinctive churring call.
ترکیبهای رایج
Spot a nightjar Rest like a nightjar Call of a nightjar Stealth of a nightjar
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects