prosimian
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pro·sim·i·an
(prō-sĭm′ē-ən)n.
Any of various primates of the suborder Prosimii, which consists of the lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers.
[From New Latin Prosīmiī, suborder name : Latin pro-, before; see pro-1 + Latin sīmiī, pl. of sīmius, ape (variant of sīmia; see simian).]
pro·sim′i·an adj.
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prosimian
(prəʊˈsɪmɪən)n
(Animals) any primate of the primitive suborder Prosimii, including lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers
adj
(Animals) of, relating to, or belonging to the Prosimii
[C19: via New Latin from pro-2 + Latin sīmia ape]
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pro•sim•i•an
(proʊˈsɪm i ən)adj.
1. pertaining to primates of the suborder Prosimii, characterized by nocturnal habits and large eyes and ears: includes lemurs, lorises, and bush babies.
n. 2. a prosimian animal.
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Noun | 1. | prosimian - primitive primates having large ears and eyes and characterized by nocturnal habits primate - any placental mammal of the order Primates; has good eyesight and flexible hands and feet Prosimii, suborder Prosimii - not used in all classifications; in some classifications considered coextensive with the Lemuroidea; in others includes both Lemuroidea and Tarsioidea |
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