Meaning
A New World bird, common nighthawk (Chordeiles minor).
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
bull + bat; so called from the loud noise it makes while feeding on the wing, in the evening.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nightjarnighthawk
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.