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Definition of loris

loris

/ˈlɔː.ɹɪs/
lo · ris
Plural:lorises
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• noun

1

A small, nocturnal, slow-moving primate native to the tropical and woodland forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, characterized by its large eyes and tailless or very short-tailed body.

Example

"The slow loris is known for its toxic bite, a highly unusual trait among primates, which it uses to defend itself in the wild."

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• Rhymes for loris

• Nearby Words

loricariid
loriciferan
lorikeet
loris
loropetalum
lorry
lory

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'loris', originally from Dutch 'loeris' meaning 'clown' or 'simpleton', a name likely given by early Dutch explorers due to the animal's large-eyed facial features and slow, deliberate movements.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Loris. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/loris
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