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chiropteran - 2 dictionary results

chi⋅rop⋅ter⋅an

[kahy-rop-ter-uhn]
–noun
1. chiropter.
–adjective
2. of or pertaining to a chiropter.

Origin:
1825–35; < NL Chiropter(a) (see chiropter ) + -an
chi·rop·ter·an   (kī-rŏp'tər-ən)   
n.  A mammal, such as the bat, that is a member of the order Chiroptera and has forelimbs modified as wings.

[From New Latin Chīroptera, order name : chiro- + -pter.]
chi·rop'ter·an adj.
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