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chiropteran

/ˌkaɪrəˈptɛrən/ noun · British & US

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What does chiropteran mean?

noun

A member of the order Chiroptera, which includes bats.

Example

"The chiropteran colony roosted in the abandoned mine."

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Etymologically related

pterodactyl pteranodon pteropus pterocarpus

Synonyms for chiropteran

bat flying mammal nocturnal mammal cave dweller winged creature evening animal

Antonyms of chiropteran

daylight animal ground dweller non-flying mammal

Rhymes with chiropteran

pteran teran seran meran