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galago

/ɡəˈleɪɡoʊ/
ga · la · go
Plural:galagos
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1

A small, nocturnal, tree-dwelling primate native to sub-Saharan Africa, characterized by large forward-facing eyes, large ears, and strong hind legs for leaping; commonly known as a bushbaby.

Example

"During our night safari in Tanzania, we spotted a tiny galago clinging to the branches of an acacia tree."

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galapagos land iguana

Word Origin & Etymology

Early 19th century: introduced into Western zoology by French naturalist Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, likely originating from a Senegambian language such as Wolof 'golo' meaning 'monkey'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Galago. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/galago
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