muricec

Catalan

Etymology

From Latin mus caecus (“blind mouse”). Cognate to Spanish murciélago, Portuguese morcego.

Pronunciation

(Balearic, Central, Valencian) IPA^(key): /mu.ɾiˈsɛk/

Noun

muricec m (plural muricecs)

bat (flying mammal with wings)
Synonym: ratapinyada

Further reading

“muricec” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.

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