roundleaf bat

noun

Any of the bats of the genus Hipposideros.

Meanings

nounroundleaf bat (plural roundleaf bats)

plural roundleaf bats

  1. Any of the bats of the genus Hipposideros.

Origin

From the shape of the nasal ornament.

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Translations

Finnish kaviokuonoyökkö
  • kaviokuonoyökköbat
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APA

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Chicago

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