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nighthawk

/ˈnʌɪthɔːk/
noun
  1. A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus.

  2. A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor.

  3. A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours.

Synonymsbullbat, nightjar, night owl, night person

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