nightingale

Meanings

• noun

  A large Old World singing bird with a beautiful, melodic voice, having a long, slender beak and a plumage that is usually brown, olive, or gray.

  - "The nightingale's song is famous for its beauty and richness."
  - "During the night, we could hear the sweet melody of the nightingale."
  - "The nightingale is a migratory bird that travels between Europe and Africa."

• noun

  A person who sings beautifully, especially a soprano.

  - "She has a nightingale's voice and can sing any song with ease."
  - "The nightingale of the opera was praised for her stunning performance."
  - "Many people believe that the nightingale is the most beautiful bird in the world."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

philomel

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nightingale
valley , melly , jolly , qually , dolly , rally

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Variants

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nightingale , nightingales , Florence Nightingale , Nightingale

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Etymology

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From Old English nihtinggala, nigh + thinggal, a caller, from thing, a thing + galan, to call. The name is derived from the bird's nocturnal habit of calling.

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Trivia

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1. The nightingale is the national bird of Greece.

2. The nightingale is the only bird that can mimic the sound of a human voice.

3. The nightingale's song is composed of 5 to 10 notes, repeated 2 to 5 times in a row.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lyrical poetry: The nightingale is a common subject of lyrical poetry due to its beautiful voice and association with music and nature.

2. Migratory birds: The nightingale is a migratory bird that travels between Europe and Africa each year.

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Culture

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The nightingale has been a popular symbol in literature, art, and music for centuries. It is often associated with beauty, love, and the passage of time. In Greek mythology, the nightingale was said to sing for the fallen hero Orpheus, and in European folklore, it was believed that the nightingale's song could heal the sick and bring good fortune.

How to Memorize "nightingale"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bird with long, slender beak and beautiful, brown, olive, or gray feathers. Visualize its nocturnal habit of calling during the night.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the nightingale with beauty, love, and the passage of time. Think of Greek mythology and European folklore when memorizing its cultural significance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nightingale, Nightingale, Sing Me a Tale' to help remember the word.

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