chordeiles

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Noun chordeiles has 1 sense

Chordeiles, genus Chordeiles - a genus of Caprimulgidae
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Caprimulgidae, family Caprimulgidae
--₁ has members: nighthawk, bullbat, mosquito hawk

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Chordeiles

Noun

Chordeiles is a genus of birds belonging to the family Caprimulgidae, commonly known as nightjars. They are predominantly nocturnal and have a worldwide distribution.

Sample Sentence

The chordeiles glided silently through the night sky, searching for insects to feed on.

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