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Chiropteran

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Chiropteran is a noun meaning (zoology) Any mammal, of the order Chiroptera, that has forelimbs modified to form wings; a bat.

Meaning

(zoology) Any mammal, of the order Chiroptera, that has forelimbs modified to form wings; a bat.

More Meanings

  1. (zoology) Of or relating to the order Chiroptera.

Word Forms

Synonyms for chiropteran

Depending on context, synonyms include bat.

bat

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bat, chiropter, chiropterist, chiropterologist, megachiropteran, microchiropteran.

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