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bullbat

[ bool-bat ]

bullbat

/ ˈbʊlˌbæt /

noun

  1. See nighthawk
    another name for nighthawk

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bullbat1

1830–40, Americanism; said to be so called from the noise it makes when flying. See bull 1, bat 2

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Example Sentences

They tell me that some folks call him Bullbat, though why they should call him either Bat or Hawk is beyond me.

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