rowlet

/ˈroʊlɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A young or immature nightjar or a small, usually young, bird of the nightjar family, especially the European nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus).

“The park was a haven for rowlets, which nested in the tall trees.”

Synonyms

  • caprimulgus
  • nightjar

Antonyms

  • diurnal bird