batling

noun

batling

noun

Etymology From bat + -ling.

1

A young, small, or baby bat.

When the batling was eight days old he fell, fluttering.1998, Irene Brady, Wild Babies:
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.2008, Wonders of Animal Life - Page 126

1 more example

“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.2011, Hayley Perridge, Flashing Lights:

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