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Definition of pipistrelle

pipistrelle

/ˌpɪp.əˈstrɛl/
pip · i · strelle
Plural:pipistrelles
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pipistrelle Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various small, insectivorous bats of the genus Pipistrellus (within the family Vespertilionidae), widely distributed across Eurasia, Africa, and Australasia, noted for being among the smallest of all bat species and for their erratic, fluttering flight.

Example

"At dusk, we stood by the river and watched a common pipistrelle darting through the air to catch midges."

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• Rhymes for pipistrelle

• Nearby Words

pipe
pipe wrench
pipefish
pipistrelle
pipit
piraiba catfish
piranha

Word Origin & Etymology

From French 'pipistrelle', derived from Italian 'pipistrello' (an alteration of 'vipistrello'), which traces back to Latin 'vespertilio' meaning 'bat', from 'vesper' meaning 'evening'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pipistrelle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pipistrelle
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