transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈnī-t ə n-ˌgāl, -tiŋ- ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, alteration of Old English nihtegale, from niht + galan to sing — more at yell
Date: 13th century
: an Old World thrush ( Luscinia megarhynchos syn. Erithacus megarhynchos ) noted for the sweet usually nocturnal song of the male ; also : any of various other birds noted for their sweet song or for singing at night