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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

whippoorwills

/ˈhwɪpəˌruːwɪlz/ noun · British & US
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What does whippoorwills mean?

noun

A nocturnal bird of the nightjar family, characterized by its whistling call, found in North America.

Example

"The whippoorwills' haunting songs filled the night air as we sat around the campfire."

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