vespertilionineadj.n.
Zoology.
A. adj.
Of or belonging to, comprising or consisting of, a large distinct group of insectivorous bats included in the sub-order Microchiroptera.
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vespertilionid1875
vespertilionine1875
plecotine1890
1875 G. E. Dobson in Ann. Nat. Hist. 16 350 The families of Microchiroptera..form two natural alliances, which may be called the Vespertilionine and Emballonurine alliances respectively.
B. n.
A bat belonging to this group.
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vespertilionine1891
vespertilionid1965
1891 Cent. Dict.
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