The night-jar or goatsucker, Caprimulgus europæus. See cut under goatsucker.(noun)
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Use "night-crow" in a sentence
"“I am the dwarf Nectabanus,” said the abortion-seeming male, in a voice corresponding to his figure, and resembling the voice of the night-crow more than any sound which is heard by daylight."
"` ` I am the dwarf Nectabanus, '' said the abortion-seeming male, in a voice corresponding to his figure, and resembling that of the night-crow more than any sound which is heard by daylight."
"The night-crow crouches on the newly-dug flower-bed to lure its mate."