sky puppy en · NOUN
Etymology
The nickname comes from their resemblance to dogs in various respects, which is largely explainable by their phylogenetic relation to dogs; and sky because they can fly.
Meanings
- (colloquial, diminutive, humorous, qualifier:nickname) A bat, especially one of the cutest and furriest kinds of large bat, such as a fruit bat (flying fox).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sky puppies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |