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flying fox Synonyms

Another word for flying fox

Choosing another word for flying fox depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A large fruit bat of the genus Pteropus or related genera, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, East Africa, and various oceanic islands, characterized by a fox-like head and a diet of fruit, nectar, and pollen.

Usage Example

"The grey-headed megabat is a crucial pollinator for many native Australian forest ecosystems."

Strongest
megabat
Strong
bat

• noun (Context 2)

A small cable car, suspended harness, or zip-line used for transporting people or goods across a ravine, river, or playground.

Usage Example

"The children spent the entire afternoon taking turns riding the zipline at the local adventure park."

Strongest
zipline
Strong
cableway

• Nearby Words

flyfishing
flying
flying dragon
flying fox
flying gecko
flyover
flypaper

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Flying fox. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/flying-fox
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