"monk bat" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: monk bats [plural]
Etymology: So called because the males live in communities by themselves. Head templates: {{en-noun}} monk bat (plural monk bats)
  1. (dated) The brown mastiff bat (Prompos nasutus) Tags: dated Categories (lifeform): Bats

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