bullbat en · NOUN
Etymology
bull + bat; so called from the loud noise it makes while feeding on the wing, in the evening.
Meanings
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A New World bird, common nighthawk (Chordeiles minor).
bullbats peened overhead and dived on roaring wings.
1963, Hal Borland, When the Legends Die:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bullbats | Number=Plur | lexicographic |