What does chiropteran mean?
Chiropteran means (zoology) Any mammal, of the order Chiroptera, that has forelimbs modified to form wings; a bat..
Chiropteran
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(zoology) Any mammal, of the order Chiroptera, that has forelimbs modified to form wings; a bat..
Definitions by Sense
- (zoology) Any mammal, of the order Chiroptera, that has forelimbs modified to form wings; a bat.
- (zoology) Of or relating to the order Chiroptera.
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Word Forms
- chiropterans
- more chiropteran
- most chiropteran
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What is a synonym for chiropteran?
Common synonyms include bat.
What is the opposite of chiropteran?
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How do you use chiropteran in a sentence?
Use chiropteran where its definition matches the intended context.
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