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

chuck-will's-widow

noun ˌtʃʌkwɪlzˈwɪdəʊˌCHək ˌwilz ˈwidō

A large nightjar native to eastern North America.
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.
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.

单词	chuck-will's-widow
释义	Definition of chuck-will's-widow in English: chuck-will's-widow noun ˌtʃʌkwɪlzˈwɪdəʊˌCHək ˌwilz ˈwidō A large nightjar native to eastern North America. 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. 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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