Is there a word for batlike? [closed]

The word for snakelike is ophidian. The word for froglike is batrachian. Is there a word for batlike?


Yes, "chiropteran" ("hand-wingy"):

chiropteran: (adj) relating to or denoting bats.

Also, @Frank says the OED uses "cheiropteran" (eiro instead of iro).


You already have your answer:

batlike

This is a good choice because:

  1. it is a recognized word
  2. a reader will immediately understand your meaning