# batis

> English word · Noun

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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