vari
a nocturnal, nesting lemur, Varecia variegata, native to Madagascar, having black and white fur and a mane: an endangered species.
Origin of vari
1- Also called ruffed lemur .
Other definitions for vari- (2 of 2)
variant of vario- before a vowel.
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How to use vari in a sentence
There were countries and seas on a vari-colored map, and one pin-point of brilliance that marked his ever-changing position.
Astounding Stories, May, 1931 | VariousHe paused, looking out the window into the sky, at the faint vari-colored radiance of the cluster.
The Stars, My Brothers | Edmond HamiltonHe studied the numbers again, and allowed himself the rare luxury of an outburst of vari-coloured profanity.
The Winning Clue | James Hay, Jr.Several seem only just to have left their beds, and their vari-coloured, gleaming silks are crumpled.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard MutherIt was of as much value as a vari-coloured dress, which nature could put on or off, without being less nature thereby.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard Muther
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