kæprɪmʌlˈdʒiːn

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to caprimulgids (a family of nocturnal birds that catch insects in flight)

“The caprimulgine birds were a popular subject in the artist’s latest painting.”

2. noun

a caprimulgid (a type of nocturnal bird)

“We spotted a caprimulgine in the woods during our nighttime hike.”