jar-owl

noun

British
: a common European nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus)

Word History

Etymology

jar entry 2; from the harsh noise it makes

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“Jar-owl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jar-owl. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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