# tomb bat

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Any of various species of Old World bats of the genus Taphozous

## Etymology
Presumably so-called as some were found inhabiting in tombs.

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