ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷(ˌ)dərˈmad.əˌdē noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Megadermat-, Megaderma, type genus (from mega- + -derma ) + idae
: a family of tropical Old World carnivorous bats with large ears united across the forehead, a large nose leaf, and no external tail — see big-eared bat , false vampire bat