释义 |
molossine, a. and n. Zool.|məʊˈlɒsaɪn| [f. mod.L. Molossinæ a family of bats (f. Moloss-us: see molossus 2): see -ine.] A. adj. Relating to the Molossinæ.
1891Flower & Lydekker Mammals xiii. 669 The Molossine division is characterised by [etc.]. B. n. One of the Molossinæ or mastiff-bats.
1840Cuvier's Anim. Kingd. 69 The Molossines... These have the muzzle simple [etc.]. |