Flittermouse: meaning, definitions and examples

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flittermouse

 

[ ˈflɪtəmɑʊs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.