- nihtegala
- m (-n/-n) a nightingale
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nihtegala
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English language — Language belonging to the Germanic languages branch of the Indo European language family, widely spoken on six continents. The primary language of the U.S., Britain, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and various Caribbean and Pacific… … Universalium
nightingale — noun a small migratory thrush with drab brownish plumage, noted for its melodious song which can often be heard at night. [Luscinia megarhynchos, family Turdidae.] Origin OE nihtegala, of Gmc origin, from the base of night and a base meaning sing … English new terms dictionary
Nightingale — n. any small reddish brown bird of the genus Luscinia, esp. L. megarhynchos, of which the male sings melodiously, esp. at night. Etymology: OE nihtegala (whence obs. nightgale) f. Gmc: for n cf. FARTHINGALE … Useful english dictionary
nightingale — n. any small reddish brown bird of the genus Luscinia, esp. L. megarhynchos, of which the male sings melodiously, esp. at night. Etymology: OE nihtegala (whence obs. nightgale) f. Gmc: for n cf. FARTHINGALE … Useful english dictionary
