prosimian

(prō simē ən)

noun

any of a suborder (Strepsirhini) of small, arboreal primates, including lemurs, lorises, and bush babies

See prosimian in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of or belonging to the Prosimii, a suborder of primates that includes the lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers.
noun
A primate of the suborder Prosimii.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin Prosīmiī, suborder name

Origin: : Latin pro-, before; see pro-1

Origin: + Latin sīmiī

Origin: , pl. of sīmius, ape (variant of sīmia; see simian)

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