chiropteran
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chi·rop·ter·an

noun \kī-ˈräp-tə-rən\

Definition of CHIROPTERAN

: 3bat

Origin of CHIROPTERAN

ultimately from Greek cheir hand + pteron wing — more at feather
First Known Use: 1835

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