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Definition of bushbaby

bushbaby

/ˈbʊʃˌbeɪ.bi/
bush · ba · by
Plural:bushbabies
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bushbaby Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, nocturnal, tree-dwelling primate native to sub-Saharan Africa, characterized by large eyes, strong hind legs for leaping, and a distinctive wailing cry.

Example

"During our night safari in Kenya, we spotted a bushbaby leaping swiftly between the branches of an acacia tree."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

bush lily
bush snake
bush viper
bushbaby
bushbuck
bushfish
bushmaster

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'bush' and 'baby', named for its habitat in the African bush and its distinctive, wailing call that closely resembles a crying human infant.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bushbaby. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bushbaby
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