cuiejo

cuiejo
\\küˈyā(ˌ)hō\ noun (-s)
Etymology: modification of American Spanish cuyeo
: a tropical American nighthawk (Nyctidromus albicollis) the dried and ground bones of which are highly esteemed in parts of its range as a love potion — called also pauraque

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  • cuiejo — cu·ie·jo …   English syllables

  • pauraque — pau̇ˈräkā noun ( s) Etymology: Mexican Spanish : cuiejo …   Useful english dictionary

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