antrostomus

[ænˈtrɒstəməs]

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of nightjars, often referred to as whip-poor-wills or chuck-will’s-widows

“The antrostomus nocturnus is a well-known species of antrostomus in the eastern United States.”

Synonyms

  • chuck-will's-widow
  • nightjar
  • whip-poor-will

Antonyms

  • diurnal bird