big brown bat


big brown bat

noun

Definition of BIG BROWN BAT

: an insectivorous medium-sized bat (Eptesicus fuscus) having brownish fur that is found from southern Canada to northern South America and that often roosts in buildings

First Known Use of BIG BROWN BAT

1925

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