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nightjar vs Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii vs nightjar

nightjar and Phalaenoptilus nuttallii both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nightjar Yes No No No
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii Yes No No No
As nouns, Phalaenoptilus nuttallii is a hyponym of nightjar; that is, Phalaenoptilus nuttallii is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than nightjar:
  • nightjar: mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects
  • Phalaenoptilus nuttallii: goatsucker of western North America
nightjar (noun) Phalaenoptilus nuttallii (noun)
mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects goatsucker of western North America
Difference between nightjar and Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

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