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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFlying fox
/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ fɒks/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large fruit bat of the genus Pteropus, known for its fox-like face and large wingspan.
"The flying fox is often seen roosting in trees during the day." - 2
Any of several species of large bats that are primarily frugivorous and are found in tropical and subtropical regions.
"Flying foxes play a crucial role in pollination and seed dispersal in their habitats."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from English descriptive compounding, combining 'flying' (from Old English flēogan) and 'fox' (from Proto-Germanic *fuhsaz), originally applied in the 18th century due to the animal's striking resemblance to a terrestrial fox in facial features and reddish fur.
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chauve-souris volantes
Transliteration: ʃov.su.ʁi vɔ.lɑ̃t
"Les chauves-souris volantes sont essentielles pour l'écosystème."
Flughunde
Transliteration: fluːɡˌhʊndə
"Flughunde sind für die Bestäubung von Pflanzen wichtig."
pipistrelli volanti
Transliteration: pipistrelli voˈlanti
"I pipistrelli volanti sono animali sociali."
murciélagos voladores
Transliteration: murθjeˈlaɣos boˈlaðoɾes
"Los murciélagos voladores son vitales para el ecosistema."
morcegos voadores
Transliteration: mɔʁˈseɡus voaˈdoɾis
"Os morcegos voadores ajudam na polinização."
उड़ने वाली गिलहरी
Transliteration: uḍne vālī gilaṛī
"उड़ने वाली गिलहरी फल खाकर अपने पर्यावरण में योगदान देती है।"
飞狐
Transliteration: fēi hú
"飞狐在生态系统中扮演着重要角色。"
날다람쥐
Transliteration: nal-da-ram-jwi
"날다람쥐는 열대 지역에서 중요한 역할을 합니다."
フライングフォックス
Transliteration: furaingu fokkusu
"フライングフォックスは果物を食べることで知られています。"
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