Fledermaus

German (Berlin)

/ˈfleːdɐˌmaʊ̯s/

noun
Definitions
  • (sensu stricto) microbat
  • bat (flying mammal)

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German vledermūs inherited from Old High German fledarmūs derived from Proto-Germanic *fifaldǭ (butterfly) derived from *mūs compound from German flattern (flutter) + German Maus (mouse).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Maus

Gloss

mouse

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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