Serotine Definition
sĕrə-tĭn, -tīn
noun
Any of a several bats of the genus Eptesicus, especially E. serotinus, of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- Eptesicus serotinus
- European brown bat
adjective
(botany) Late-flowering.
Wiktionary
Origin of Serotine
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From New Latin sērōtinus specific epithet from Latin coming late (from its habit of appearing late in the evening) serotinous
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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