batling

English

Etymology

From bat +‎ -ling.

Noun

batling (plural batlings)

  1. A young, small, or baby bat.
    • 1998, Irene Brady, Wild Babies:
      When the batling was eight days old he fell, fluttering.
    • 2008, Wonders of Animal Life - Page 126:
      His flexible wings, wrapped round him, serve him as bed-clothes, and his mate carries the batling clinging to her breast even when she flies out to forage.
    • 2011, Hayley Perridge, Flashing Lights:
      “Now if you don't mind; I have some 'batlings' to feed, if you catch my drift.” He smiled, nodding a subtle goodbye before turning towards the open window.

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