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Also sometimes applied to the
European goatsuckers. It is called also bull bat. --
Night heron (Zoöl.), any one of
several species of herons of the genus Nycticorax, found in
various parts of the world. The best known species is Nycticorax
griseus, or N. nycticorax, of Europe, and the American
variety (var. nævius). The yellow-crowned night heron
(Nycticorax violaceus) inhabits the Southern States.
Called also qua-bird, and squawk. -- Night
house, a public house, or inn, which is open at
night. -- Night key, a key for unfastening
a night latch. -- Night latch, a kind of
latch for a door, which is operated from the outside by a key. -
- Night monkey (Zoöl.), an owl
monkey. -- night moth (Zoöl.),
any one of the noctuids. -- Night parrot
(Zoöl.), the kakapo. -- Night
piece, a painting representing some night scene, as a
moonlight effect, or the like. -- Night rail,
a loose robe, or garment, worn either as a nightgown, or over the
dress at night, or in sickness.

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