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Definition of tupaia

tupaia

/tuːˈpaɪ.ə/
tu · pai · a
Plural:tupaias
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Adjective:tupaian
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tupaia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various small, slender, squirrel-like mammals of the genus Tupaia, commonly known as treeshrews, native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Example

"The tupaia is highly active during the day, foraging for insects and fruit in the dense undergrowth of the rainforest."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Modern Latin Tupaia (the genus name), derived from the Malay word 'tupai', meaning 'squirrel' or 'treeshrew'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tupaia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tupaia
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