English Explanatory Dictionary

batis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several passerine birds in the genus Batis, related to wattle-eyes.
  2. Any of the genus Batis of saltworts.

Word forms

batis batises

Etymology

From translingual Batis, the genus in question, itself likely from Ancient Greek βατίς (batís).

Derived words

forest batis
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