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Definition of indri

indri

/ˈɪn.dɹi/
in · dri
Plural:indris
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• noun

1

A large, diurnal lemur native to the rainforests of eastern Madagascar, characterized by its black-and-white coat, rudimentary tail, and loud, eerie vocalizations.

Example

"The researchers woke early to track the indri through the dense Madagascan rainforest, guided by its echoing, whale-like calls."

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• Nearby Words

indore
indragiri
indravati
indri
inductor
indus
infusion

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Malagasy 'indry', meaning 'there it is!' or 'behold!'. In the late 18th century, French naturalist Pierre Sonnerat mistakenly recorded it as the animal's name after hearing native guides shout the word while pointing at the lemur.

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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 Indri. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indri
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