pipistrelle

pip·i·strelle

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pip-uh-strel, pip-uh-strel]
- /ˌpɪp əˈstrɛl, ˈpɪp əˌstrɛl/
- /pˌɪpɪstrˈel/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pip-uh-strel, pip-uh-strel]
- /ˌpɪp əˈstrɛl, ˈpɪp əˌstrɛl/

Definitions of pipistrelle word

noun pipistrelle any of numerous insectivorous bats of the genus Pipistrellus, especially P. pipistrellus of Europe and Asia. 1
noun pipistrelle any of numerous small brownish insectivorous bats of the genus Pipistrellus, occurring in most parts of the world: family Vespertilionidae 0
noun pipistrelle any of a genus (Pipistrellus) of small bats that characteristically fly early in the evening: found in North America and in most of the Eastern Hemisphere 0

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Origin of pipistrelle

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

1775-85; < French < Italian pipistrello, variant of vipistrello ≪ Latin vespertīliōn- (stem ofvespertīliō) bat. See vespertilionine

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pipistrelle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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