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Definition of lemur

lemur

/ˈliː.mɚ/
le · mur
Plural:lemurs
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Adjective:lemurine
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1

An arboreal strepsirrhine primate endemic to the island of Madagascar and nearby Comoro Islands, characterized by a pointed snout, large reflective eyes, and typically a long, bushy tail.

Example

"During the wildlife expedition in Madagascar, researchers observed a ring-tailed lemur sunning itself on the forest floor."

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lemon tetra
lemonade
lemongrass
lemur
lena
lenin
lens

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined by Carl Linnaeus in 1758 from the Latin 'lemures' (spirits of the dead or ghosts), named for the primates' nocturnal habits, large reflective eyes, and haunting, wailing vocalizations.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lemur. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lemur
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