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Definitions for Lemur

[1] 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.
[2] 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
[3] any similar or closely related animal, such as a loris or indris

Words related to Lemur

baboon, ape, chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, rascal, monk, imp, scamp, simian, anthropoid, man, monkey, human, mammal

Words nearby Lemur

lempa, lemper, lempert operation, lempira, lemuel, lemur, lemuralia, lemures, lemuroid, len, lena

Origin of Lemur

1790–1800; < New Latin, apparently special use of Latin lemurēs (plural) ghosts, specters

Other words from Lemur

le·mur·like , adjective

Word origin for Lemur

C18: New Latin, adapted from Latin lemurēs ghosts; so named by Linnaeus for its ghost-like face and nocturnal habits

Synonyms for Lemur

ape, baboon, chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, anthropoid, imp, monk, rascal, scamp, simian