Definition of poor-will in English:
poor-will
noun
(also poorwill)
A small nightjar found mainly in central and western North America.
Three genera in the family Caprimulgidae: four species, in particular the common poor-will (Phalaenoptilus nuttallii), which hibernates in cold weather
Pronunciation
Origin
Late 19th century imitative of its call.
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