nighthawk

/ˈnaɪtˌhɔk/
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Definitions of nighthawk
  1. noun
    a person who likes to be active late at night
    synonyms: night owl, nightbird
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    type of:
    individualist
    a person who pursues independent thought or action
  2. noun
    mainly nocturnal North American goatsucker
    synonyms: bullbat, mosquito hawk
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    type of:
    caprimulgid, goatsucker, nightjar
    mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects
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