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vespertilionid

Pronunciation: /ˌvɛspətɪlɪˈɒnɪd/
Definition of vespertilionid

noun

Zoology
  • a bat of a large family (Vespertilionidae) that includes most of the typical insectivorous bats of northern temperate regions.

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin Vespertilionidae (plural), from Latin vespertilio 'bat'

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