n.
Pronunciation: ' n ī -t ə n- ˌ g ā l, -ti ŋ -
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, alteration of Old English nihtegale, from niht + galan to singular ― 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
nightingale