pipistrel

/pɪˈpɪstrɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

a small nocturnal bat of the family Vespertilionidae, especially the common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus kuhlii)

“The park ranger spotted a pipistrel flying over the trees at dusk.”

Synonyms

  • bat
  • nocturnal mammal
  • vespertilionid

Antonyms

  • diurnal mammal