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nightingale

 

[ ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird

A small passerine bird known for its powerful and beautiful song, often associated with the night. The nightingale is known for its melodious and enchanting voice, which has been the subject of poetry and literature for centuries.

Synonyms

songbird, thrush, warbler

Examples of usage

  • The nightingale's song filled the forest with its sweet melody.
  • I could hear the nightingale singing in the distance.

Translations

Translations of the word "nightingale" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rouxinol

🇮🇳 बुलबुल

🇩🇪 Nachtigall

🇮🇩 burung bulbul

🇺🇦 соловей

🇵🇱 słowik

🇯🇵 ナイチンゲール

🇫🇷 rossignol

🇪🇸 ruiseñor

🇹🇷 bülbül

🇰🇷 나이팅게일

🇸🇦 العندليب

🇨🇿 slavík

🇸🇰 slávik

🇨🇳 夜莺

🇸🇮 slavček

🇮🇸 næturgali

🇰🇿 бұлбұл

🇬🇪 ბულბული

🇦🇿 bülbül

🇲🇽 ruiseñor

Word origin

The word 'nightingale' originates from Old English 'nihtegale', which is a combination of 'niht' meaning night and 'galan' meaning to sing. Nightingales have been revered in literature and mythology for their beautiful songs and are often associated with love and romance.

See also: midnight, night, nightclub, nightcrawler, nightfall, nightly, nightmare, nightstick, nighttime, overnight, tonight.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,113, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.