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batling en · NOUN

Etymology

From bat + -ling.

Meanings

1. A young, small, or baby bat.
   • “Now if you don't mind; I have some 'batlings' to feed, if you catch my drift.” He smiled, nodding a subtle goodbye before turning towards the open window. 2011, Hayley Perridge, Flashing Lights:
   • His flexible wings, wrapped round him, serve him as bed-clothes, and his mate carries the batling clinging to her breast even when she flies out to forage. 2008, Wonders of Animal Life - Page 126
   • When the batling was eight days old he fell, fluttering. 1998, Irene Brady, Wild Babies:

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