indris
indri (ˈɪndrɪ)
/ (ˈɪndrɪs) /
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noun plural -dris
a large Madagascan arboreal lemuroid primate, Indri indri, with thick silky fur patterned in black, white, and fawn: family Indriidae
woolly indris a related nocturnal Madagascan animal, Avahi laniger, with thick grey-brown fur and a long tail
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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C19: from French: lemur, from Malagasy indry! look! mistaken for the animal's name
Words nearby indris
Indre, Indre-et-Loire, indri, indricothere, indricotherium, indris, indubitable, indubitably, induc., induce, induced abortion
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