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Definition of noctule in English: noctulenoun ˈnɒktjuːlˈnɑktʃul A large golden-brown bat native to Eurasia and North Africa with long, slender wings, rounded ears, and a short muzzle. Nyctalus noctula, family Vespertilionidae Example sentencesExamples - All free-tailed bats and two noctules reluctant to feed by themselves had to be fed by hand.
- In another European species, the noctule bat, no genetic evidence was found that could be interpreted as directional colonization and glacial-induced bottlenecks.
- In addition, the wings of the greater noctule - designed for speed - lack the maneuverability that would be required for hunting a bird in a confined nesting space.
- The noctule bat's wingspan can reach up to 19 inches, although, like all British varieties, it is totally harmless.
Origin Late 18th century: from French, from Italian nottola 'bat', literally 'small night creature'. Definition of noctule in US English: noctulenounˈnäkCHo͞olˈnɑktʃul A large golden-brown bat native to Eurasia and North Africa with long, slender wings, rounded ears, and a short muzzle. Nyctalus noctula, family Vespertilionidae Example sentencesExamples - The noctule bat's wingspan can reach up to 19 inches, although, like all British varieties, it is totally harmless.
- In another European species, the noctule bat, no genetic evidence was found that could be interpreted as directional colonization and glacial-induced bottlenecks.
- In addition, the wings of the greater noctule - designed for speed - lack the maneuverability that would be required for hunting a bird in a confined nesting space.
- All free-tailed bats and two noctules reluctant to feed by themselves had to be fed by hand.
Origin Late 18th century: from French, from Italian nottola ‘bat’, literally ‘small night creature’. |