Flittermouse: meaning, definitions and examples
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flittermouse
[ ˈflɪtəmɑʊs ]
flying mammal
A flittermouse is another term for a bat, a nocturnal flying mammal that uses echolocation to navigate and catch insects in the air. Bats are important pollinators and play a crucial role in many ecosystems.
Synonyms
bat, flying mammal, nocturnal creature
Examples of usage
- The flittermouse darted through the night sky in search of insects.
- Many people are afraid of flittermice because of their association with darkness and mystery.
Translations
Translations of the word "flittermouse" in other languages:
🇵🇹 morcego
🇮🇳 चमगादड़
🇩🇪 Fledermaus
🇮🇩 kelelawar
🇺🇦 кажан
🇵🇱 nietoperz
🇯🇵 コウモリ
🇫🇷 chauve-souris
🇪🇸 murciélago
🇹🇷 yarasa
🇰🇷 박쥐
🇸🇦 خفاش
🇨🇿 netopýr
🇸🇰 netopier
🇨🇳 蝙蝠
🇸🇮 netopir
🇮🇸 leðurblaka
🇰🇿 жарқанат
🇬🇪 ღამურა
🇦🇿 yarasa
🇲🇽 murciélago
Word origin
The word 'flittermouse' has Middle English origins, derived from 'flitter' meaning to flutter or fly about, and 'mouse' due to the bat's rodent-like appearance. It was first recorded in English in the 14th century.