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Definition of langur

langur

/ˈlæŋ.ɡʊər/
lan · gur
Plural:langurs
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• noun

1

Any of various slender, long-tailed Asian monkeys belonging to the subfamily Colobinae, native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, and noted primarily for their leaf-eating habits.

Example

"The wildlife photographer captured a stunning image of a golden langur leaping through the forest canopy in Assam."

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• Rhymes for langur

• Nearby Words

lane
langfoss
langsat
langur
lansing
lantana
lantern

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi लंगूर (laṅgūr, 'ape, monkey'), which is derived from Sanskrit लाङ्गूल (lāṅgūla, 'tail'), referring to the animal's characteristically long tail.

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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 Langur. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/langur
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