aye-aye
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aye–aye

noun \ˈī-ˌī\

Definition of AYE-AYE

: a small primitive nocturnal forest-dwelling primate (Daubentonia madagascariensis) of northern Madagascar that has a round head, large eyes and ears, and long thin fingers

Origin of AYE-AYE

French, from Malagasy aiay
First Known Use: circa 1781

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