hrēaðe-mūs

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hrēaðe-mūs, f.n: bat (a mouse adorned, furnished with wings). (HRAY-ah-thuh-MOOS / ˈhreːa-θə-ˌmuːs)

Medieval manuscript image of a mouse with bat wings.
Bestiary of Ann Walsh. England, 15th century. Copenhagen, Kongelige Bibliotek, Gl. kgl. S. 1633 4º, f. 42v. [bestiary.ca]

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