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eastern pipistrel

eastern pipistrel

9.9
A very small bat found in eastern North America that flies fast and eats insects
  • noun
  • /ˈiːstərn ˈpɪpɪstrəl/
  • US
translation icon : pipistrelo del este
  • The eastern pipistrel is often seen fluttering around streetlights at dusk.

Examples

  • Despite its small size, the eastern pipistrel plays an important role in controlling insect populations.

  • Scientists studied the hibernation patterns of the eastern pipistrel in several states.

  • The eastern pipistrel is a fascinating creature.

  • Many eastern pipistrels can be seen at dusk.

  • The eastern pipistrel is a tiny bat commonly found in forests and urban areas throughout eastern North America.

  • At night, the eastern pipistrel swoops through the air, catching insects with its agile flight.

  • Wildlife enthusiasts often enjoy watching the eastern pipistrel as it hunts for moths near light sources.

Synonyms

Pipistrellus subflavus
vseastern pipistrel
  • Specialized
9.9

A small bat found in eastern North America, often called the tri-colored bat

focuses on small size rapid flight and insect diet

Surface Forms

eastern pipistrel singular
eastern pipistrels plural

Morphology

eastern + pipistrel

The phrase is a regular adjective + noun composition: 'eastern' marks a geographic variety and the noun names the species, so its meaning is the pipistrel found in the east. Although 'pipistrel' is rare in dictionaries, the semantic contribution of 'eastern' is fully compositional, so a learner who knows both constituents would understand it as the eastern variety of that animal.

Etymology

Eastern pipistrel joins the place word eastern and pipistrel, which comes from Italian 'pipistrello' meaning 'little bat'. So the name paints the image of a small, fast 'bat' in the east, matching the animal's tiny size and quick flight.