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Word: Nightingale
Speech Type: Noun
Old English nihtegala, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nachtegaal and German Nachtigall, from the base of night and a base meaning ‘sing’
ˈnʌɪtɪŋɡeɪl
a small migratory thrush with drab brownish plumage, noted for its rich melodious song which can often be heard at night.
Short Definition:small migratory thrush with drab brownish plumage, noted for its rich melodious song which can often be heard at night
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