langur

American  

[luhng-goor] / lʌŋˈgʊər /

noun

1. any of various slender, long-tailed monkeys of the genus Presbytis, of Asia, feeding on leaves, fruits, and seeds: several species are threatened or endangered.

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langur British  

/ lʌŋˈɡʊə /

noun

1. any of various agile arboreal Old World monkeys of the genus Presbytis and related genera, of S and SE Asia having a slender body, long tail and hands, and long hair surrounding the face

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Etymology

Origin of langur

1820–30; < Hindi laṅgūr; akin to Sanskrit lāṅgūlin having a tail

Example Sentences

The reserve, which is also home to a military base, is a last refuge for the red-shanked douc, a critically endangered langur that numbers only about 2,000 animals in Son Tra.

From National Geographic • Dec. 20, 2023

Some species, such as the Javan langur and the Cross River gorilla, are on the verge of disappearing due to the relentless impact of human activities.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2023

The male Francois' langur baby arrived on 6 August at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire but has remained mostly hidden away by his mother until recently.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2023

At a Friday afternoon news conference, Dallas Police Department spokeswoman Kristin Lowman said Irvin had also been charged with two counts of burglary, one each in the leopard and langur incidents.

From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2023

The langur required for the purpose is hunted down some days before, but should it be found impossible to catch one, a brown monkey may take its place; a hulock may not be used.”

From The Golden Bough by Frazer, James George, Sir