pipistrelle

[ pip-uh-strel, pip-uh-strel ]

noun

1. any of numerous insectivorous bats of the genus Pipistrellus, especially P. pipistrellus of Europe and Asia.

pipistrelle

/ ˌpɪpɪˈstrɛl /

noun

1. any of numerous small brownish insectivorous bats of the genus Pipistrellus, occurring in most parts of the world: family Vespertilionidae

Word History and Origins

Origin of pipistrelle¹

1775–85; < French < Italian pipistrello, variant of vipistrello ≪ Latin vespertīliōn- (stem of vespertīliō ) bat. See vespertilionine

Word History and Origins

Origin of pipistrelle¹

C18: via French from Italian pipistrello, from Latin vespertīliō a bat, from vesper evening, because of its nocturnal habits

Example Sentences

Pipistrel, Pipistrelle, pip-is-trel′, n. a small reddish-brown bat.

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It includes only the North American N. humeralis (crepuscularis), a bat scarcely larger than the pipistrelle.

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The Pipistrelle feeds upon insects but will eat flesh if opportunity serves.

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Two of the commonest species, the Pipistrelle, and the Long-eared Bat are among the latter.

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Like Myotis californicus this pipistrelle seemed to have a short and early foraging period.

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