nighthawk
/ˈnʌɪthɔːk/
Etymology
From night + hawk.
nighthawk means A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar). Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.
nighthawk is pronounced /ˈnʌɪthɔːk/.
noun
- A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar).
- A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor.“The swallows circled around and I watched them and the night-hawks flying above the roofs and drank the Cinzano.”
- A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours.
- A nighthawker (metal detectorist who works illegally at night).
- An unlicensed prostitute who worked the roadsides at night.