The meaning of NIGHTINGALE is an Old World flycatcher (Luscinia megarhynchos synonym Erithacus megarhynchos) that has a brown back, a reddish tail, and cream or white underparts and that is noted for the sweet usually nocturnal song of the male; also : any of various other birds noted for their sweet song or for singing at night —often used ...
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NIGHTINGALE meaning: 1. a small, brown European bird known especially for the beautiful song of the male, usually heard…. Learn more.
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What does the noun nightingale mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun nightingale , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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A nightingale is a very small bird with a beautiful, loud song. If you hear the distinctive whistles of the nightingale, it is most likely a male bird seeking a mate.
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any of several small, Old World, migratory birds of the thrush family, especially Luscinia megarhynchos, of Europe, noted for the melodious song of the male, given chiefly at night during the breeding season.
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Definition of nightingale noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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Define nightingale. nightingale synonyms, nightingale pronunciation, nightingale translation, English dictionary definition of nightingale. n. 1. A songbird of Eurasia and Africa with reddish-brown plumage, noted for the melodious song of the male during the breeding season, most often heard at...
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NIGHTINGALE definition: 1. a small, brown European bird known especially for the beautiful song of the male, usually heard…. Learn more.
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No one can say that the experience of hearing a nightingale in full song is compromised by the fact that you can't see them.
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NIGHTINGALE definition: a small brown bird that sings very well. Learn more.
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