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nightingale

Pronunciation: /ˈnʌɪtɪŋˌgeɪl/

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Definition of nightingale

noun

a small migratory thrush with drab brownish plumage, noted for its rich melodious song which can often be heard at night.
- Luscinia megarhynchos, family Turdidae