Meaning
A nocturnal South American bird, of the species Steatornis caripensis of the order Steatornithiformes, related to the nightjars that feeds on the fruit of the oil palm and tropical laurels.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From oil + bird.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
guacharo
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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