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whip-poor-will
The eastern whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus, also called "whip-o-will", "whip o' will", etc.) is a medium-sized (22–27 cm; 8.7-10.6 ins.) bird within the nightjar family, Caprimulgidae, from North America. The whip-poor-will is commonly heard within its range, but less often seen because of its camouflage. It is named onomatopoeically after its song.
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Whip-poor-willnoun
an American bird (Antrostomus vociferus) allied to the nighthawk and goatsucker; -- so called in imitation of the peculiar notes which it utters in the evening
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Whip-poor-will
hwip′-pōōr-wil′, n. a species of goat-sucker, a native of North America. [So named from the fancied resemblance of its notes to the words whip poor Will.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of whip-poor-will in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of whip-poor-will in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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