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myotis

/maɪˈoʊtɪs/
my · o · tis
Plural:myotis
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• noun

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Any of a diverse and widely distributed genus (Myotis) of relatively small, primarily insectivorous bats in the family Vespertilionidae, commonly known as mouse-eared bats.

Example

"During the nocturnal acoustic survey, the biologists identified the distinct echolocation calls of a little brown myotis foraging near the canopy."

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• Rhymes for myotis

• Nearby Words

mynah
myosotidium
myosotis
myotis
myra
myrica
myrrh

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in New Latin in 1829 by German naturalist Johann Jakob Kaup, derived from the Greek 'mys' or 'myos' (mouse) and 'ous' or 'otos' (ear), reflecting their common designation as mouse-eared bats.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Myotis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/myotis
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