Old English

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hrēremūs þurh lyft flēogende (a bat flying through the air)

Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From hrēran (to whisk, stir) +‎ mūs (mouse).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈxreː.reˌmuːs/, [ˈr̥eː.reˌmuːs]

Noun

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hrēremūs f

  1. (zoology) bat (flying mammal)
    Synonyms: cwieldhræþe, hrēaþemūs

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: reremous