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ser·o·tine  (sr-tn, -tn)

n.

Any of a widely distributed genus (Eptesicus) of usually small brown bats, especially E. serotinus, of Europe and Asia.

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[From New Latin srtinus, specific epithet, from Latin, coming late (from its habit of appearing late in the evening); see serotinous.]

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serotine [ˈsɛrəˌtaɪn]

adj

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Also serotinal [sɪˈrɒtɪn^əl] serotinous Biology produced, flowering, or developing late in the season

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) either of two insectivorous bats, Eptesicus serotinus or Vespertilio serotinus: family Vespertilionidae

[from Latin sērōtinus late, from sērus late; applied to the bats because they fly late in the evening]

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serotine - common brown bat of Europe           Eptesicus serotinus, European brown bat vespertilian bat, vespertilionid - a variety of carnivorous bat