angwantibo

/ æŋˈɡwæntɪˌbəʊ /

noun

1. a rare gold-coloured prosimian primate of tropical Africa, Arctocebus calabarensis, having digits that are specialized as a pair of pincers for climbing: family Lorisidae (lorises) Also calledgolden potto

Word History and Origins

Origin of angwantibo¹

C19: from Efik

Example Sentences

It seems impossible to avoid agreeing with Professor Huxley that the Angwantibo is entitled to generic separation.

From Project Gutenberg