oilbird

Definitions of oilbird
  1. noun
    nocturnal fruit-eating bird of South America that has fatty young yielding an oil that is used instead of butter
    synonyms: Steatornis caripensis, guacharo
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    type of:
    caprimulgiform bird
    long-winged nonpasserine birds
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