\Flit"ter*mouse`\, n. [Flitter, v.i. + mouse; cf.
G. fledermaus, OHG. fledarm[=u]s. Cf. {Flickermouse},
{Flindermouse}.] (Zo["o]l.)
A bat; -- called also {flickermouse}, {flindermouse}, and
{flintymouse}.