Nightingale

/'naitiɳgeil/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A European songbird (Luscinia megarhynchos) known for its powerful and beautiful song, often heard at night: A small, brownish bird famous for its melodious vocalizations, particularly during the evening and night hours.
    • Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), the pioneering English nurse and social reformer: A historical figure celebrated for founding modern nursing and her work during the Crimean War.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (Bird):

    • We could hear a nightingale singing in the woods at dusk.
    • The poet compared her voice to that of a nightingale.

  • Noun (Person):

    • Nightingale revolutionized hospital sanitation and nursing practices.
    • She was inspired by the writings of Florence Nightingale.
Advanced Usage
  • "To sing like a nightingale": To sing very beautifully.
    • The young soprano sang like a nightingale, captivating the entire audience.
Variants and Related Words
  • Nightingale's song: The specific melodious call of the bird.
    • The nightingale's song is a classic symbol of spring in European literature.
Synonyms
  • Songbird: A bird known for its musical calls.
  • Philomel: A poetic or literary name for the nightingale.
Related Idioms
  • "A nightingale in a gilded cage": Someone with talent or beauty who is trapped in a restrictive or luxurious situation.
    • The famous actress felt like a nightingale in a gilded cage, unable to leave her mansion.
Noun
  1. English nurse remembered for her work during the Crimean War (1820-1910)
  2. European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song

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