Meaning of NIGHTINGALE
| Pronunciation: | | 'nItn`geyl, 'nItn`geyl
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- [n] European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song
- [n] English nurse remembered for her work during the Crimean War (1820-1910)
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| | Synonyms: | | Florence Nightingale, Luscinia megarhynchos, the Lady with the Lamp |
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| | See Also: | | bulbul, genus Luscinia, Luscinia, nurse, thrush | |
| Products Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Nightingale
The Emperor of China lives in the most marvelous palace in the world, made entirely of porcelain, and his garden is full of the rarest flowers. But loveliest of all - so say visitors to his realm - is the song of the nightingale in the forest by the sea. Though his bustling courtiers can`t find her, a clever kitchen maid can, and the nightingale soon enchants the Emperor with her song. But will the gift of a bejeweled bird with a mechanical tune replace the humble nightingale in his heart? Warmly and accessibly retold by master translator Stephen Mitchell, this definitive edition features breathtakingly intricate artwork by Bagram Ibatoulline, illustrator of CROSSING. Graceful and full of rich humor, Stephen Mitchell`s retelling of Hans Christian Andersen`s THE NIGHTINGALE is paired with impeccably researched, astonishingly beautiful paintings by Bagram Ibatoulline. more details ... |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Night"in*gale\, n. [OE. nihtegale,nightingale, AS.
nihtegale; niht night + galan to sing, akin to E. yell; cf.
D. nachtegaal, OS. nahtigala, OHG. nahtigala, G. nachtigall,
Sw. n["a]ktergal, Dan. nattergal. See {Night}, and {Yell}.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) A small, plain, brown and gray European song
bird ({Luscinia luscinia}). It sings at night, and is
celebrated for the sweetness of its song.
2. (Zo["o]l.) A larger species ({Lucinia philomela}), of
Eastern Europe, having similar habits; the thrush
nightingale. The name is also applied to other allied
species.
{Mock nightingale}. (Zo["o]l.) See {Blackcap}, n., 1
(a) .
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| | Definition: | | Seeing silent nightingales in your dream means minor misunderstandings among your friends.
Hearing the songs of the nightingale indicates a pleasant and healthy surrounding. |
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