"Guacharo" is a word in ENGLISH

The apparent arc described, above or below the horizon, by the sun or other celestial body. The diurnal arc is …

A singular nocturnal quadruped, allied to the lemurs, found in Madagascar (Cheiromys Madagascariensis), remarkable for its long fingers, sharp nails, …

An open frame or basket of iron, filled with combustible material, to be burned as a beacon; an open lamp …

Relating to the daytime; belonging to the period of daylight, distinguished from the night; -- opposed to nocturnal; as, diurnal …

A small, nocturnal, South American monkey (Nyctipthecus trivirgatus).

Any lizard of the family Geckonidae. The geckoes are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and vertical, elliptical …

A small European insectivore (Erinaceus Europaeus), and other allied species of Asia and Africa, having the hair on the upper …

A large nocturnal beetle of the genus Lucanus (as L. capreolus, and L. dama), having long, curved upper jaws, resembling …

Any carnivorous mammal of the family Hyaenidae, of which three living species are known. They are large and strong, but …

Any one of several species of carnivorous animals inhabiting Africa and Asia, related to the dog and wolf. They are …

A singular nocturnal parrot (Strigops habroptilus), native of New Zealand. It lives in holes during the day, but is active …

A nocturnal carnivorous mammal (Cercoleptes caudivolvulus) of South America, about as large as a full-grown cat. It has a prehensile …

n. bat, a nocturnal placental mammal with forelimbs modified to form wings. --var. KURARATNIT.

One of a family (Lemuridae) of nocturnal mammals allied to the monkeys, but of small size, and having a sharp …

The act of lucubrating, or studying by candlelight; nocturnal study; meditation.

Any nocturnal lepidopterous insect, or any not included among the butterflies; as, the luna moth; Io moth; hawk moth.

One of the portions into which the Psalter was divided, each consisting of nine psalms, designed to be used at …

An office of devotion, or act of religious service, by night.

An instrument formerly used for taking the altitude of the stars, etc., at sea.

Of, pertaining to, done or occuring in, the night; as, nocturnal darkness, cries, expedition, etc.; -- opposed to diurnal.