"batling" meaning in English

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  "etymology_text": "From bat + -ling.",
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      "form": "batlings",
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          "ref": "1998, Irene Brady, Wild Babies:",
          "text": "When the batling was eight days old he fell, fluttering.",
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          "ref": "2008, Wonders of Animal Life - Page 126",
          "text": "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."
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          "ref": "2011, Hayley Perridge, Flashing Lights:",
          "text": "“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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        "A young, small, or baby bat."
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