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frosted bat

frosted bat

8.8
A small bat with fur that has white tips
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : murciélago esmerilado
  • The frosted bat is easily recognized by the white tips on its fur.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the habitats of the frosted bat in Eastern Europe.

  • The frosted bat is often found in wooded areas.

  • A frosted bat was spotted roosting in the old barn.

  • Many frosted bats migrate during the colder months.

  • A frosted bat was spotted roosting in the old barn.

  • The frosted bat is easily recognized by the white tips on its fur.

  • Researchers studied the habitats of the frosted bat in Eastern Europe.

Synonyms

Vespertilio murinus
vsfrosted bat
  • Specialized
9.9

A common bat from Europe and Asia with white tips on its fur

is the scientific name used for the same species

Surface Forms

frosted bat singular
frosted bats plural

Morphology

frosted + bat

The phrase names a bat that is described as 'frosted' (having a frost-like or white-tipped coating), so the meaning is directly built from the adjective + noun combination. This descriptive, compositional pattern is common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words could reasonably infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

The name frosted bat comes from the animal's look: tiny white tips on its fur make the bat look frosted, as if it has a light dusting of frost. That's why the name means 'a bat with white-tipped fur'.