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Definition of batflower
batflower
/ˈbætˌflaʊ.ər/
bat · flow · er
Plural:batflowers
batflower Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A tropical plant of the genus Tacca (especially Tacca chantrieri), native to the understory of Southeast Asian forests, characterized by unusually large, dark purple or black blooms with long trailing filaments (bracteoles) that resemble a bat in flight.
Example
"The botanical garden recently acquired a rare black batflower, drawing crowds eager to see its striking, gothic appearance."
Word Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'bat' and 'flower', named for the distinctive shape and dark color of its blooms which vividly resemble a bat in flight.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Batflower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/batflower