HyperDic: horseshoe_bat

English > 2 senses of the expression horseshoe bat:
NOUNanimalhorseshoe batany of numerous bats of the family Hipposideridae of northwest Africa or Philippines or Australia having a horseshoe-shaped leaf on the nose
animalhorseshoe bata bat of the family Rhinolophidae having a horseshoe-shaped leaf on the nose
English > horseshoe bat: 2 senses > noun 1, animal
MeaningAny of numerous bats of the family Hipposideridae of northwest Africa or Philippines or Australia having a horseshoe-shaped leaf on the nose.
Member ofHipposideros, genus HipposiderosHorseshoe bats
Broaderleafnose bat, leaf-nosed batbat having a leaflike flap at the end of the nose
English > horseshoe bat: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningA bat of the family Rhinolophidae having a horseshoe-shaped leaf on the nose.
Member ofRhinolophidae, family RhinolophidaeOld World leaf-nosed bats
Broaderleafnose bat, leaf-nosed batbat having a leaflike flap at the end of the nose

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