batling

English

Etymology

From bat +‎ -ling.

Noun

batling (plural batlings)

1. A young, small, or baby bat.
   • 1998, Irene Brady, Wild Babies:

     When the batling was eight days old he fell, fluttering.

   • 2008, Wonders of Animal Life - Page 126:

     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.

   • 2011, Hayley Perridge, Flashing Lights:

     “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.

Anagrams

• blating, tabling