red bat
- noun
- /rɛd bæt/
- US
:
murciélago rojo
- A red bat!
Examples
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The red bat is known for its striking reddish fur and is commonly found in forests.
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During the summer, the red bat roosts in trees, camouflaging itself among the leaves.
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Wildlife observers often spot a red bat hanging upside down, blending in with the foliage.
Synonyms
A North American bat with reddish fur that often rests alone in trees
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a bat with brick-red or rusty red fur' is directly and compositionally derived from the adjective 'red' (a color) modifying the noun 'bat' (a mammal). This straightforward adjective+noun descriptive pattern is cross-linguistically common and follows standard English compounding, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Red bat gets its name from the animal's red or rusty fur; picture a small bat with bright red hair hiding among orange autumn leaves. So, red bat simply means 'a bat with red or rusty fur'.
