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Definition of natalid in English:

natalid

Pronunciation /nəˈteɪlɪd/

adjective

Zoology

  • Of or relating to the family Natalidae of small, long-legged insectivorous bats of North and Central America, characterized by large funnel-shaped ears and a nose tufted with hair but lacking a nose-leaf.

    "natalid organ" noun an organ on the face peculiar to natalids, of unknown function.

noun

Zoology

  • A natalid bat.

Origin

1950s. From scientific Latin Natalidae, family name from Natalus, genus name, of uncertain origin + -idae.