lemur
[ lee-mer ]
/ ˈli mər /
noun
any of various small, arboreal, chiefly nocturnal mammals of the family Lemuridae, of Madagascar and the Comoro Islands, especially of the genus Lemur, usually having large eyes, a foxlike face, and woolly fur: most lemurs are endangered.
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Origin of lemur
1790–1800; < New Latin, apparently special use of Latin lemurēs (plural) ghosts, specters
OTHER WORDS FROM lemur
le·mur·like, adjectiveWords nearby lemur
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lemur
/ (ˈliːmə) /
noun
any Madagascan prosimian primate of the family Lemuridae, such as Lemur catta (the ring-tailed lemur). They are typically arboreal, having foxy faces and long tails
any similar or closely related animal, such as a loris or indris
Derived forms of lemur
lemur-like, adjectiveWord Origin for lemur
C18: New Latin, adapted from Latin lemurēs ghosts; so named by Linnaeus for its ghost-like face and nocturnal habits
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