kalong

A kalong hangs upside down from a branch in the forest.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of fruit bat: "kalong" refers to a large fruit bat of the genus Pteropus, native to Southeast Asia, especially the Malay region. It is also known as a flying fox.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The kalong is a large bat that feeds primarily on fruit. (A fruit bat from Southeast Asia.)
  • We saw a kalong hanging upside down in the rainforest. (A flying fox observed in its natural habitat.)

Advanced Usage

• "kalong" in zoological contexts: The term is often used in scientific literature to distinguish this specific bat species from others.
  • The kalong's wingspan can reach up to 1.5 meters. (A measurement of its physical size.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kalong (n): used interchangeably with "flying fox" in some contexts.
  • The kalong is sometimes called a flying fox due to its fox-like face. (A common alternative name.)

Synonyms

• Flying fox: a common name for large fruit bats of the genus .
• Fruit bat: a general term for bats that eat fruit, including the kalong.

Related Idioms

• No common idioms exist for "kalong" as it is a specialized zoological term.

Phrasal Verbs

• No phrasal verbs are associated with "kalong."