barbastelle

/bɑrbɑˈstɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

A species of bat (Barbastella barbastellus) found in Europe and Asia.

“The ornithologist spotted a barbastelle roosting in the nearby cave.”

Synonyms

  • European pipistrelle bat
  • vesper bat

Antonyms

  • day animal
  • nocturnal mammal