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Meanings of oilbird in anglès
català
ocell de l'oli espanyol
steatornis caripensis Nocturnal fruit-eating bird of South America that has fatty young yielding an oil that is used instead of butter.
Synonyms
Examples for "guacharo"
Examples for "guacharo"
1
The guacharo quits the cavern at nightfall, especially when the moon shines.
2
The guacharo builds a solid nest like a cheese with a concave top.
3
The guacharo is of the size of our fowls.
4
This fat is known by the name of butter or oil (manteca, or aceite) of the guacharo.
5
Our Alpine crow builds its nest near the top of Mount Libanus, in subterranean caverns, nearly like the guacharo.
1
It is not inhabited by owls, but by a rare bird known as Steatornis Caripensis Humboldt.
Usage of oilbird in anglès
1
A nighthawk or an oilbird, a lone nightingale or chimney swift out of its element, nothing as large as an owl.