flying fox

noun

: fruit bat

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Many of the affected flying foxes were reported to be babies or mothers, which will pose a challenge for the population's future. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026 The forests’ native mango, ebony and mahogany trees are home to flying foxes and red colobus monkeys, and its mangrove forests support a wealth of colorful birds like kingfishers. — Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 The population of flying foxes has declined by 50% from 1986–2016 due to deforestation and poaching. — Hazlitt, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flying fox

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flying fox was in 1759

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flying fox

noun
: fruit bat

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