false vampire bat

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Noun false vampire bat has 1 sense

false vampire, false vampire bat - any New or Old World carnivorous bat erroneously thought to suck blood but in fact feeding on insects
--₁ is a kind of leafnose bat, leaf-nosed bat
--₁ has particulars: big-eared bat, Megaderma lyra

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Term: False Vampire Bat

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Zoology

Description: The false vampire bat, also known as ghost bat or vampire bat, is a bat species belonging to the family Megadermatidae. It derives its name from its superficial resemblance to true vampire bats but lacks their blood-sucking behavior.
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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Popular

Description: When used as an adjective, "false vampire bat" refers to something that resembles or imitates the appearance, behavior, or characteristics of a vampire bat but is not a real vampire bat.
Example Sentence: In the horror movie, the protagonist battles a false vampire bat that terrorizes the village.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Local

Description: In certain local communities, "false vampire bat" is a colloquial term given to a particular type of large moth that bears a resemblance to a vampire bat.
Example Sentence: During our camping trip, we were amazed to see a false vampire bat fluttering around the campfire.
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